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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by Ga Appraiser

Appraisers Blog

What the general public doesnt understand, I believe, is that Fannie Mae went under conservatorship after the 2008 market crash. This is not a good thing. Its one step from bankruptcy. By definition, a conservatorship is a legal arrangement where a court appoints a conservator (a family member, friend, or other responsible person) to manage the personal and/or financial affairs of another adult (the conservatee) who is unable to do so themselves.

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Family owners of Bet365 weigh up potential £9bn sale of gambling empire

The Guardian M&A

Exclusive: Company headed by Denise Coates holds talks with Wall Street banks about full or partial sale of assets The billionaire Coates family behind Bet365 are weighing up a sale of their online gambling empire that could value the business at 9bn, the Guardian has learned. The company, headed by Denise Coates , has held talks with Wall Street banks and US advisers in recent weeks about a full or partial sale, sources familiar with the matter said.

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Changes in Delaware Corporate Law: A D&O Liability and Insurance Perspective

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by John Orr, Willis Towers Watson, on Thursday, May 1, 2025 Editor's Note: John Orr is a D&O Liability Product Leader at Willis Towers Watson. This post is based on his Willis Towers Watson memorandum and is part of the Delaware law series ;links to other posts in the series are available here. On March 25, 2025, Delaware adopted Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) into law, modifying provisions of the states corporate laws to lessen stockholders rights relative to claims involving controlling sto

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Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2025

Global Finance

Following a strong performance in the prior year, Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) recorded a steady 2024, with the overall sectors return and total assets at levels similar to their 2023 performance. However, there was variation in individual IFIs performances; and many winners of Global Finances Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2025 achieved growth and profitability beyond their peers.

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by Vincent P Slupski

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Baggins. I support credit unions. I’m a credit union member. Good old American socialism! But they aren’t immune from the principle of growth, and need regulation. The bucolic image of the local small-town banker making home loans ignores the reality that many local economies aren’t diversified, and these institutions would fail regularly if they are too small, without regulation and backstops like deposit insurance.

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The time is now: Preparing your corporate tax department for the AI revolution

ThomsonReuters

Highlights: 4% of tax professionals welcome new technology, with 42% exploring AI AI enhances rather than replaces tax professionals, acting as a “digital junior resource” for repetitive tasks Successful AI integration requires building trust, experimentation, and starting with accessible tools in existing systems Responsible AI demands attention to privacy, bias prevention, and oversight, with future trends The buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just hype anymore,

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Ready For Rough Waters

Global Finance

Global Finance: What drove UOBs performance in 2024? Wee Ee Cheong: UOB is strategically reshaping our business mix to diversify our revenue engines, with a disciplined approach to managing our balance sheet and growing fee-based income. In wholesale banking, our enhanced platforms and sector-specific solutions help finance cross-border businesses, leading to higher fees and cross-border income.

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The cost of compute: A $7 trillion dollar race to scale data centers

Mckinsey and Company

AI is fueling high demand for compute power, spurring companies to invest billions of dollars in infrastructure. But with future demand uncertain, investors will need to make calculated decisions.

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23andMe Says 1.3M Customers Have Asked To Delete Data

Law 360 M&A

23andMe executives told a meeting of creditorsFriday that more than 1.3 million customers have asked theDNA testing company to cancel their accounts and delete their genetic information since it entered Chapter 11.

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9 Startup Valuation Methods: 5 to Use, 4 to Avoid

Equidam

Startup valuation stands as a critical, yet often perplexing, hurdle for founders and investors alike. Establishing a company’s worth is fundamental not only for securing investment but also for vital strategic activities such as creating employee stock option plans (e.g. a 409A valuation in the US), planning exit strategies, and informing overall business planning.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker

The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l

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Digitalizing The Future

Global Finance

Global Finance: What factors shaped Arab Banks results last year? Randa Sadik: Arab Bank posted a robust performance in 2024, underpinned by broad growth across geographies and business segments. Our solid results were backed by a well-diversified expansion in core banking income with interest and non-interest revenue contributing to sustainable growth in net operating profit.

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Valuation for Buying a Towing Business

Peak Business Valuation

When considering buying a n automobile towing business , understanding its fair market value is essential. The automobile towing industry ensures that vehicles are quickly and safely moved to another location. Due to growing demand, the automobile towing industry provides an attractive opportunity for potential buyers. However, to secure success in the towing industry, it is essential to obtain a business valuation for buying a towing business.

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Sidley Adds 10 A&O Shearman Attys In DC, NY, Singapore

Law 360 M&A

Sidley Austin LLP has hired 10 attorneys from Allen Overy Shearman Sterling in New York, Washington, D.C., and Singapore, including the U.S. leader of the firm's financial services regulatory group.

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Ten physical realities the energy transition must tackle

Mckinsey and Company

The energy transition would be a physical transformation on a massive scale. Here are ten realities that must be confronted for it to succeed.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union

In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.

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Deal Dispatch: Chef Boyardee, Crumbl Appear Tasty To Buyers While Bankruptcies Tick Upward

Benzinga

New On The Block TSG Consumer Partners is reportedly eyeing a sweet deala minority stake in Crumbl , the Utah-based cookie empire that could be worth a jaw-dropping $2 billion. Meanwhile, Blackstone and Golub Capital are cooking up something too, whipping together a $500 million unitranche loan to help fuel Crumbl's dough-powered expansion. Apparently, big money has a serious sweet tooth.

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Engineering Firm Valuation Multiples

Peak Business Valuation

Want to learn how valuation multiples apply to your engineering firm? Valuation multiples are tools used to determine a firms fair market value. This is essential for buying, selling, or securing financing, as well as identifying growth opportunities. As a professional business appraiser, Peak Business Valuation provides valuations for engineering firms across the nation.

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Debevoise Guides Ara Partners On $800M Low-Carbon Fund

Law 360 M&A

Ara Partners has raised more than $800 million for its first infrastructure fund, aimed at cutting carbon emissions from the industrial economy, with legal guidance from Debevoise & Plimpton LLP.

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How CEOs can outcompete by building new B2C businesses

Mckinsey and Company

Companies across sectors are looking for new growth beyond their cores. Three consumer-focused strategies can deliver long-term revenue gains.

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TransGlobal Assets Inc. Acquires Controlling Stake in Incued to Pioneer AI-Powered Private Market Intelligence

Benzinga

TransGlobal Assets Inc. (OTC: TMSH ) is strategically entering the AI-powered fintech space by acquiring a controlling stake in the Incued Fintech Platform. This move positions the company to capitalize on the growing demand for AI solutions in private markets, utilizing proprietary AI systems to enhance investor relations, risk assessment, and predictive analytics The Incued Fintech Platform, under the management of TransGlobal's MindWell Solutions Group, is set to transform private market

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Valuation for Selling an Engineering Firm

Peak Business Valuation

Public interest in improving local and national infrastructure is growing. This has led to increased demand for engineering services and rising acquisition rates. As such, now may be an excellent time to sell an engineering firm. However, to take full advantage of the market competition, sellers need to know their firms value. Understanding an engineering firms value enables owners to take advantage of growth opportunities before selling.

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3 Firms Guide As HGGC Takes Majority Stake In BofA Spinoff

Law 360 M&A

Private equity firm HGGC has acquired a majority stake in valuation and compensation advisory firm Equity Methods from Montage Partners, in a deal steered by three law firms, Equity Methods confirmed Friday.

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The Impact of Market Volatility on RIA Valuations

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Following up on our post from last week and prior musings on formula pricing, we show an illustrative example of how the market volatility we’ve endured so far this year could impact the formula pricing valuation of a $1 billion AUM RIA that has 70% of its clients’ assets in the S&P 500 and 30% in a diversified bond fund.

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Airbus closes in on Spirit deal

Financial Times M&A

European aerospace group has been in talks with supplier since 2024 as part of wider Boeing takeover discussions

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A self-made clothing honcho, a trailblazing female exec, and an enterprising NBA player

Mckinsey and Company

Our April obituaries also include an architect behind New Yorks High Line, an entrepreneur who shifted from dresses to dough, and a forward-thinking food scientist who cooked up a cocoa delight: Nutella.

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Trade War Spurs Companies To Freshen Disclosure Playbooks

Law 360 M&A

Against the backdrop of a protracted trade war that has rattled investors, companies are honing their securities filings and public communications strategies, posing fresh challenges for corporations and their lawyers, who are otherwise accustomed to navigating global disruptions.

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Just Released: Q1 2025 Oil & Gas Industry Newsletter

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Mercer Capital’s Value Focus: Exploration & Production newsletter provides an overview of the industry through supply and demand analysis, commodity pricing, and public market performance. In addition, each issue of this quarterly newsletter focuses on a region, including Eagle Ford, Permian, Appalachia, and Haynesville, examining general economic and industry trends.

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Private acquisitions strip more than $1tn from European equity markets in a decade

Financial Times M&A

Trend poses much bigger threat to regions capital markets than defections of listed groups to Wall Street, says report

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Future of tech services: Vijay Guntur on unlocking value through AI

Mckinsey and Company

Companies are making big bets on AI. But its never just tech. Its what you unlock with the tech.

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Frank Execs Trade Blame In Dueling Bids For New Trial

Law 360 M&A

Frank founder Charlie Javice and former executive Olivier Amar each requested new trials on charges alleging they tricked JPMorgan Chase & Co. into buying the student aid assistance startup for $175 million, with Javice asserting that her co-defendant acted as a second prosecutor and Amar saying he was unfairly lumped into what the government called a criminal scheme.

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Denise Coates gets her timing right again at Bet365 | Nils Pratley

The Guardian M&A

A deal involving US money or a US partnership isnt guaranteed but the odds are favourable If you want to crack the booming US gambling market as a UK or Irish company, its best to find an American partner, buy an American business, or just emigrate. Flutter, the Dublin-based owner of Paddy Power and Betfair, has been through the collection. It took a punt on FanDuel, then just an online fantasy games business, in 2018 as an option on US liberalisation of its gambling rules.

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Big investors borrow against private equity holdings amid cash crunch

Financial Times M&A

Pensions and endowments turn to net asset value loans to fund cash payouts as deal markets seize up

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The enterprising archipelago: Propelling Indonesia’s productivity

Mckinsey and Company

To become a high-income country by 2045, Indonesia needs to create the right conditions for productivity growth and enable larger companies to thrive through capital deepening.

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Live Nation Antitrust Fight Won't Have Split Damages Phase

Law 360 M&A

A Manhattan federal judge declined Friday to break out a possible monetary damages phase in a suit by federal and state authorities accusing Live Nation of quashing competition in live entertainment, saying the move would be unlikely to streamline the complex case.

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REAG Welcomes Harshid Patel as New Analyst

Scott Mashuda

For Immediate Release REAG is pleased to announce the addition of Harshid Patel to our team as an Analyst. In this role, Harshid will support the execution of both buy-side and sell-side transactions, contributing his expertise to financial modeling, valuation analysis, and the preparation of marketing materials. Harshid brings valuable experience and education to REAG, holding a Master of Science in Quantitative Finance from Northeastern University and having successfully completed Level II of

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