Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 24, 2023

“Event-driven hedge funds” is one of the more confusing labels in finance. Part of the issue is that many different strategies fall within the “event-driven” category: merger arbitrage , activist investing , distressed investing, special situations, and more. By contrast, an event-driven fund would never bet on such a situation.

Funds 64

Funds Investors Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers 64

OfficeHours

JUNE 12, 2023

Through a private equity internship, you will be exposed to high-stakes, complex financial transactions and gain valuable experience in investment analysis, deal structuring, and portfolio management. Securing an internship in private equity can be challenging due to the competitive nature of the industry.

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Equities Investment Valuation 147

Peak Frameworks

MAY 17, 2023

VBA for Excel: A Basic Understanding Definition of VBA VBA, or Visual Basic for Applications, i s an event-driven programming language developed by Microsoft. For example, in 2013, JPMorgan used VBA to build a custom model to forecast loan losses, which helped them save time and improve accuracy.

Financial Models 52

Financial Models Financial Modeling Finance Finance 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2023

Look at any financial model for a bank, and you’ll see that loans – not deposits – are the key top-line driver. Insufficient/No Hedges – Rather than hedging their entire MBS portfolio with interest-rate swaps, the bank had… no swaps at all as of the end of 2022 ( oh, and no Chief Risk Officer, either ). Is It a Bailout?

Bank 123

Bank Banking Funds Government 123

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Value at Risk , commonly referred to as VaR, seeks to quantify the maximum potential loss an investment portfolio could face over a specified period for a given confidence interval. The choice depends on the nature of the portfolio and the objectives of the risk management exercise.

Portfolio 52

Portfolio Private Equity Risk Management Finance 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For example, some groups are dedicated to pricing, internal audits, or evaluating and hedging risks (interest rates, FX rates, and even macro events). It’s worth using a site like accountingcoach.com to review all these topics from more of an “accountant’s perspective,” as we usually explain them in terms of valuation and financial modeling.

Corporate Finance 105

Corporate Finance Finance Finance Corporation 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

Communication Skills and Some Technical Knowledge – Since most PE firms do growth-oriented deals, financial modeling and technical skill are a bit less important than communication skills – as you’ll need these skills to source deals and meet local entrepreneurs. Family events,” such as birthday parties, graduations, picnics, etc.,

Private Equity 94

Private Equity Equities Recruitment Funds 94