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Investment bankers are watching these 6 signals as they pray for an M&A rebound in 2024 LINK: https://lnkd.in/eaYRv3ce Hashtags: #BankingAndFinanceNews #MergersAcquisitions #MA #MandA Please Repost

The overall M&A activity had declined, falling below $3 trillion for the first time in a decade. However, there is a stronger conviction now about a potential recovery. Key players in private equity, including KKR, CVC, and Goldman Sachs, expect an increase in takeover activity, typically leading a recovery in dealmaking. The private equity sector often initiates such recoveries, with more cautious corporates joining later. However, for mid-market business owners, the key takeaway from this scenario is to be cautiously optimistic about the M&A landscape. While there are signs of a potential rebound in dealmaking, the environment remains challenging due to factors like the cost of debt and slower adjustments in private valuations. Business owners should be prepared for a potentially slow recovery and consider their strategic moves carefully in this uncertain market. #businessstrategy #businessadvisory #mergersandacquisitions

The Engine Behind the NYSE Curtain: The Role of Investment Banking Ever wondered what fuels the vibrancy and the bustling activity of the NYSE? Behind the scenes, investment banking plays a pivotal role in the smooth functioning of this financial powerhouse. 🏛️ IPOs and Listings: Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are where investment banks shine, guiding companies through the complex process of listing on the NYSE. From underwriting to determining the stock price, investment banks are the architects of a company's entry into the public domain. 💼 Capital Raising: Whether a company is debuting on the stock exchange or seeking additional funds through secondary offerings, investment banks are the trusted advisors helping to raise capital. They match issuers with the right investors, ensuring liquidity and market stability. 📊 Market Making: Investment banks often act as market makers for stocks on the NYSE. They ensure that trading is efficient by providing liquidity and fair pricing, which is crucial for the integrity of the markets and investor confidence. 🔄 M&A Advisory: When companies listed on the NYSE engage in Mergers and Acquisitions, investment banks are the maestros of the deal. They offer strategic advice, valuation expertise, and negotiation skills to make the deal a success. 📈 Research and Analysis: Robust research and analysis by investment banks provide investors with insights into market trends, company performance, and economic indicators, which are essential for informed decision-making on the NYSE. The synergy between the NYSE and investment banking creates a dynamic environment that not only powers corporate growth but also fuels economic progress. As we look to the future, the interplay between these entities will continue to evolve, responding to the ever-changing landscape of global finance. 🌟 What are your thoughts on the evolution of investment banking and its impact on stock exchanges worldwide? #InvestmentBanking #NYSE #CapitalMarkets #IPO #EquityResearch #MergersAndAcquisitions #Finance #StockMarket #EconomicDevelopment

Morgan Stanley's third-quarter profit surged to 3.19 billion USD, boosted by increased dealmaking and wealth management revenues, signaling a strong recovery in investment banking. #MorganStanley #InvestmentBanking #FinancialResults #WealthManagement #EarningsReport #MergersAndAcquisitions

"Back to the negotiation table - The M&A drought that’s kept investment bankers on the sidelines is on its last legs, according to Wall Street’s top dealmaker. Goldman Sachs’ CEO David Solomon offered an optimistic view on the dealmaking landscape during the bank’s second-quarter earnings calls on Monday, writes Business Insider’s Reed Alexander. Solomon said the bank is seeing a “backlog” of transactions, calling it the “early innings” of a turnaround for a sector that’s been all but dead over the past few years. If anyone would know about M&A’s return, it’s Goldman Sachs. The bank traditionally sits atop league tables ranking advisors of deals. Reed previously spoke to a dozen insiders about how Goldman bankers are raring to go after a tumultuous few years for the firm. But even if Solomon’s prediction is self-serving, that doesn’t make it wrong. The bank’s underwriting revenue rose 39% last quarter thanks to more leveraged finance. Translation: Private-equity firms, whose inactivity has been a big piece of the M&A slowdown, are borrowing cash in preparation to cut deals.  An M&A return isn’t just good for bankers. The lack of deals has been a massive dam to the flow of the broader economy.  When dealmaking comes back, founders and early employees of startups can cash out and move on to fresh projects. Larger companies can make acquisitions that help them push into new areas." (Business Insider, July 16, 2024)

The top 3 investment banks for M&A volume in 2024 1st half are Goldman Sachs $498 billion, JP Morgan $411 billion & Morgan Stanley $396 billion.  The top 3 investment banks for M&A volume in APAC ex-Japan are UBS $31 billion, Goldman Sachs $22 billion & JP Morgan $17 billion. Read - https://lnkd.in/g7kWNTFg follow Caproasia | Driving the future of Asia The top 3 investment banks for M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) volume in 2024 1st half are Goldman Sachs $498 billion, JP Morgan $411 billion & Morgan Stanley $396 billion.  The top 3 investment banks for M&A revenue are JP Morgan $1.41 billion, Goldman Sachs $1.39 billion & Morgan Stanley $960 million.   The top 3 investment banks for M&A volume in APAC ex-Japan are UBS $31 billion, Goldman Sachs $22 billion & JP Morgan $17 billion.  The top 3 investment banks M&A revenue for APAC ex-Japan are UBS $129 million, Goldman Sachs $78 million & Morgan Stanley $64 million (View data by Dealogic). Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, UBS

Q1 marked a return to growth with a positive market tone for overall Investment Banking fees, driven mostly by increasing debt issuance activity across both Debt Capital Market and Leverage Finance - BCG on Financial Institutions. 🔰 Debt Capital Markets (DCM): Significant uptick in deal volumes and fees, as issuers take advantage of investor demand. 🔰 Equity Capital Markets (ECM): Follow-ons and convertible volumes remained elevated, driven by strong S&P 500 performance and a mild VIX index average 🔰 Leveraged Finance (LevFin): Refinancing transactions dominate, with fees up by 10% YoY, driven by activity from mostly single-B-rated issuers 🔰 Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): A notable increase in announced deals, with strategic corporate deal announcements leading ahead of sponsor-backed 🔰 Regional Trends: The Americas region leads the recovery, followed by EMEA, influencing market share movements across bulge brackets and Tier II banks. #investmentbanking #equitycapitalmarkets #mergersandacquisitions #leveragedfinance #debtmarkets #capitalmarkets #financialservices Paidi O Reilly Prof. Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes Martin Moeller Richard Turrin Andrew Samu Birgul COTELLI, Ph. D. Dr. Martha Boeckenfeld Efi Pylarinou Nicolas Babin Orlando Francisco F. Reis Alex Jimenez Enrico Molinari Theodora Lau Franco Ronconi Xavier Gomez Victor Yaromin Dinis Guarda Dr. Debashis Dutta Prof. Dr.Dominique J.E. Delporte - Vermeiren, PhD., Hon.Dr. Nafis Alam Alberto Garuccio Dr. Robin Kiera Olivier Kenji Mathurin Ian Jones Spiros Margaris Mike Flache RAKTIM SINGH JB McCarthy PhD

- High interest rates have provided good news, with earnings boosted by growth of credit operations. - Blackstone’s assets rose above $1tn last year as $148bn of new investor money flowed in to the firm - The founders and top executives of the largest private equity groups in the US have seen the value of their shares rise by more than $40bn since the beginning of 2023 as new assets have poured into their firms. - Shares in Blackstone, KKR, Apollo Global, Ares Management and TPG have neared or eclipsed record highs due to better-than-feared financial results. 

The top 3 investment banks for M&A volume in 2024 1st half are Goldman Sachs $498 billion, JP Morgan $411 billion & Morgan Stanley $396 billion.  The top 3 investment banks for M&A volume in APAC ex-Japan are UBS $31 billion, Goldman Sachs $22 billion & JP Morgan $17 billion. Read - https://lnkd.in/gqMgHwYf follow Caproasia | Driving the future of Asia The top 3 investment banks for M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) volume in 2024 1st half are Goldman Sachs $498 billion, JP Morgan $411 billion & Morgan Stanley $396 billion.  The top 3 investment banks for M&A revenue are JP Morgan $1.41 billion, Goldman Sachs $1.39 billion & Morgan Stanley $960 million.   The top 3 investment banks for M&A volume in APAC ex-Japan are UBS $31 billion, Goldman Sachs $22 billion & JP Morgan $17 billion.  The top 3 investment banks M&A revenue for APAC ex-Japan are UBS $129 million, Goldman Sachs $78 million & Morgan Stanley $64 million (View data by Dealogic). Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, UBS

The early stages of a recovery in investment banking fees is set to boost US lenders when they report second-quarter earnings starting this week, with mergers and debt deals picking back up after a lacklustre two years.