Brian DeChesare

JUNE 21, 2023

Investment banking in Dubai stands out for attracting remarkable hype on social media. Specifically, should you aim for entry-level investment banking roles in Dubai rather than London, New York, or other financial centers? It’s almost like the city has its own PR department and never-ending marketing campaign.

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M&A Leadership Council

AUGUST 17, 2023

Property & Casualty, Warranty, Surety, Canada and European Operations. Mortgage CIO where he led Technology and Operations efforts to divest ABN AMRO’s mortgage operations to Citibank. Ray was involved in and led the IT function for 12 acquisitions that helped ABN AMRO in North America grow from $20B to $120B.

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Brian DeChesare

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The first thing to understand about investment banking in Hong Kong is that it’s unlikely you’ll ever be able to work in investment banking in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is still an important financial center, but banks there now focus almost exclusively on mainland China in terms of deals, clients, and new hires.

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Valutico

MARCH 20, 2023

HSBC Holdings plc Weekly Valuation – Valutico | 20 March 2023 Link to the valuation Context The past weeks, the financial market was rattled by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the go-to bank for tech startups, serving half of America’s venture capital-backed tech firms. billion and deposits of around GBP 6.7 (USD

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Brian DeChesare

APRIL 6, 2022

Ask anyone joining a large bank which group they’re most interested in, and consumer retail investment banking is a likely answer. The benefits of the group are almost like the benefits of getting into investment banking : brand/prestige, technical skills, and exit opportunities.

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Appraisal Rights

OCTOBER 30, 2020

As we’ve mentioned , valuation professionals, accountants and investment banks have become increasingly focused on trained on the valuation of cannabis companies and assets, with EY preparing their insights on cannabis valuations here. This piece addresses regulatory and transactional developments in the US as well as Canada.

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Benzinga

APRIL 30, 2024

million MMBOE (97% oil); 1 and Strategically expands West African focus area with a sizeable producing asset that has significant upside potential and considerable future development opportunities in Cote d'Ivoire, a well-established and investment-friendly country. Net purchase price of $40.2

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Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 10, 2022

With the possible exception of FIG , oil & gas investment banking generates the highest number of panicked emails and questions. But before delving into the exit opportunities and the long-term outlook, let’s start with the fundamentals: Oil & Gas Investment Banking Defined. How do I move around?

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Brian DeChesare

DECEMBER 14, 2022

One topic that I’ve never fully explained on this site is the investment banking target school. And why do banks focus so heavily on a few schools? Definitions: What are “Investment Banking Target Schools”? But that’s not always the case, and it gets confusing because target schools differ by region (U.S.

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Brian DeChesare

JANUARY 19, 2022

FSG Investment Banking: What the Financial Sponsors Group Does The Financial Sponsors Group vs. the Financial Institutions Group The Financial Sponsors Group vs. Leveraged Finance vs. Debt Capital Markets Recruiting: Who Gets Into the Financial Sponsors Group? Table Of Contents. So what’s the difference?”.

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Brian DeChesare

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

They do not invest in risky biotech startups attempting to cure cancer (at least not within their traditional PE portfolios). On #2, the government controls healthcare in many countries, but not everything in healthcare – there are still private healthcare firms even in Canada and the U.K. Why do PE firms operate there?

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Benzinga

MAY 12, 2022

Industry participants observed shifting global trade relations and transportation delays, prompting companies to invest in local production. Stakeholders are likely to bank on digital technology to boost the footfall of adhesives across the U.S. and Canada. billion in 2021. The market is anticipated to surge from USD 1.98

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Equilest

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

In the following sections, we'll explore real-world examples in industries such as restaurants, regional banks, and application software. Special interest purchasers" can have a significant impact on the valuation of a business, driving up its price and allowing business owners to achieve a higher return on their investment.

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Equilest

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

In the following sections, we'll explore real-world examples in industries such as restaurants, regional banks, and application software. Special interest purchasers" can have a significant impact on the valuation of a business, driving up its price and allowing business owners to achieve a higher return on their investment.

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Lighter Capital

MARCH 11, 2023

The recent news about Silicon Valley Bank is saddening for those in the startup world. If you’re a technology company that needs funding and have at least $15K MRR, a variety of customers, and are located in the US, Canada, or Australia - we may be able to help. If you have questions, take a , look at our FAQ.

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Brian DeChesare

APRIL 5, 2023

The pitch is that you do a mix of high-level “macro” work and occasional “micro” work, such as direct investments, you may get to live in exotic locations and pay less in taxes, and you work much more normal hours than in other finance jobs. Some SWFs operate like long-only asset managers (i.e.,

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Reynolds Holding

DECEMBER 6, 2022

On November 14, 2022, FTX, the third largest crypto exchange in the world, filed for bankruptcy. Early reports indicate that the company faces aggregate claims from creditors in the billions of dollars and has traditional, liquid assets that fall far short of meeting these liabilities.

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Deal Law Wire

MAY 28, 2021

We previously addressed how M&A transactions may occur with fintech companies and traditional banks. However, in this post, we will explore how Canada’s fintech sectors have expanded in recent years and key considerations for wealth management firms looking to acquire or sell certain platforms. What is robo-advising? Recent trends.

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Internal Audit 360

MARCH 29, 2023

There are even PhDs and university professors who actively point to the data gleaned from footprints all over the United States and Canada as being part of a normal distribution, indicating that a full population exists. Blurry, distant images of ‘blob squatches’ collected in almost every state can fascinate even the biggest skeptic.

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Benzinga

AUGUST 11, 2023

Additionally, organizations are becoming more aware of the importance of compliance and regulatory management and are investing in FaaS systems to meet regulatory requirements. These solutions reduce the risk of regulatory violations and enable banks and other financial institutions to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively.

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Benzinga

APRIL 1, 2024

James Lawson, CEO of AdTheorent, said, "The transaction validates the actions and investments we have made to best position AdTheorent in our target markets since becoming a public company two years ago. Fully committed debt financing in support of the transaction is being provided by Royal Bank of Canada.

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Benzinga

JUNE 1, 2023

million by way of a statutory plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the " Arrangement "). Based on the Bank of Canada daily exchange rate as of the close of business on May 31, 2023, this would be approximately $1.52 Reunion Common Shareholders to Receive Consideration of US$1.12

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Reynolds Holding

AUGUST 1, 2022

Note: a separate shareholder action, with similar allegations, remains active in Canada.). A CAD $125 million settlement was reached between investors and CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce). subprime mortgage investments. Specifically, 39 North American settlements valued at $1.14 32 of the 39 settlements occurred in U.S.

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Burch & Co.

MAY 30, 2018

The change that is the most relevant to Burch & Company and to prospective representatives seeking sponsorship, is the restructuring of current exams, like the Series 79 Investment Banking Representative. Example: Investment Banking Representative A has been registered since January 1, 2018 and holds the 63, 7, and 79 licenses.

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Reynolds Holding

JANUARY 9, 2023

In a remarkable year of class action activity, investors across the globe agreed to settlements totaling over $7.4 billion [1] in 2022, a greater than 75% increase from 2021. (A A substantive year in review for the U.S. market will be documented in the ISS Securities Class Action Services “Top 100 U.S. Shareholder Class Actions of 2022.

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Brian DeChesare

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

You might wonder why certain firms with significantly more than $100 billion in AUM, such as Brookfield in Canada or Ares in the U.S., Company Types: These firms invest in large, publicly traded companies that serve addressable markets worth tens or hundreds of billions. Of course, they may not phrase it exactly like that.

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Reynolds Holding

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In Canada, the Supreme Court in Nevsun Ltd. The debate about corporate social responsibility has recently moved into new territory: the establishment of what can be called corporate social liability or CSL. Its main focus has been on violations of obligations involving human rights and the environment. The directive awaits final approval.

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Benzinga

JUNE 14, 2023

Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or for dissemination in the United States. billion in cash (the "Transaction"), subject to closing adjustments. The Transaction implies a multiple of less than 9x the projected forward Adjusted EBITDA and is immediately accretive, with DCF per share accretion in the mid-teens 4 , 5 , 6.

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Audit Board

JULY 26, 2022

Most big banks and credit card networks still won’t work with the sector ( though credit unions and state banks are stepping up ). The Big Four are very involved in Canada, but not in the US — and some large technology vendors Oracle and SAP still hesitate to engage. Against this backdrop, cannabis remains federally illegal.

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Brian DeChesare

MARCH 27, 2024

If you go by most online discussions, investment banking spring weeks in the U.K. are as essential as oxygen or high grades if you want to work at a large bank. Banks are also to blame because they now market spring weeks to students as young as 16. but large banks in Asia-Pacific may also offer them.

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Brian DeChesare

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

When it comes to investment banking in Australia , it’s easy to find complaints online. and Canada. Also, “large domestic investment bank” Macquarie tends to rank well, often above the international bulge brackets. Compensation – As with most other regions outside the U.S., and the U.K., with some added quirks.”

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Brian DeChesare

MAY 10, 2023

I’ve found that two main groups care about investment banking in Singapore : Students who are from Southeast Asia and are considering whether they want to work in Singapore, NY, London, or other places. It’s just that it’s smaller than you might expect, which means a lower investment banking headcount than true financial centers.

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Benzinga

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

(NYSE: EGY , LSE: EGY)) (" VAALCO " or the " Company ") today announced that it has entered into a sales and purchase agreement (" SPA ") to acquire Svenska Petroleum Exploration AB (" Svenska "), a privately-held exploration and production (" E&P ") company based in Stockholm, Sweden (the " Acquisition ").

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Benzinga

JUNE 12, 2023

Highlights Northview will acquire over 3,300 multi-family suites and 119,000 commercial square feet for $742 million in exchange for Northview Fund units, exchangeable units and redeemable units at an issue price of $15.06

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Benzinga

MAY 11, 2023

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Musings on Markets

JULY 13, 2022

Country Risk: Drivers and Measures An investment in Nigeria or Turkey clearly exposes a firm or investor to more risks than an otherwise similar investment in Germany or Canada, but why? lived under full democracy, in 2021, with large differences across regions.

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Musings on Markets

JANUARY 19, 2022

Leading into 2021, the big questions facing investors were about how quickly economies would recover from COVID, with the assumption that the virus would fade during the year, and the pressures that the resulting growth would put on inflation.

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