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A BRG survey of over 200 deal professionals found that 46% of M&A disputes in 2025 stemmed from due‑diligence gaps, the highest level since the study began. Earn‑out disagreements surged to 35%, up 11 points, while purchase‑price allocation issues fell to 37%. Global deal value reached $4.5 trillion, a 50% jump from 2024, and 66% of respondents expect dispute volumes to climb further in 2026.
General partners (GPs) launching new private‑equity funds are re‑examining their term sheets to strike a balance between luring limited‑partner capital and preserving the fund’s economic upside. Tightening economics—such as higher GP‑catch‑up or lower carried interest—helps protect returns but can make...
In the latest "Commitment Issues" podcast, Brookfield’s David Nowak and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan’s Dale Burgess examine how private‑equity firms are adapting to a market with slower capital distributions and more challenging fundraising. They argue that limited partners now demand...
UK REITs like Picton Property Income and Custodian Property Income are benefiting from a quiet property market upturn, delivering positive total returns of 6.7% last year. Picton's £405 million ($514 million) REIT, focused on industrial and retail assets, posted a 4.9% yield...
Recent record‑breaking corporate bond issuance, led by Amazon, has shrunk capital‑raising windows from weeks to mere hours. The speed of credit markets now hinges on rapid interpretation of massive data flows, yet many firms still rely on outdated terminals and...
Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. reported modest growth in its fourth quarter and full‑year 2025 results. Same‑store sales rose 0.2% in Q4 and 0.9% for the year, while the royalty‑pool system generated $164 million in the quarter and $635.5 million annually, up roughly...
Corporate treasuries are moving from batch‑based cash handling to real‑time liquidity management as CFOs target idle cash. While 71% of finance leaders report faster Time to Cash cycles, nearly 30% see no improvement, highlighting a growing divide. Visibility gaps persist...
Alternative capital is reshaping the pool of assets eligible for the UK’s Mortgage‑Asset (MA) reforms, unlocking new securitisation opportunities. The landmark EQR 1 ABS transaction, detailed by Ashley Thomas of ARC Ratings, demonstrates how private‑fund and non‑bank financing can deliver higher...
Citi has appointed Anders Svensson as managing director and head of its natural resources group for the Australia‑New Zealand capital markets and advisory team. Svensson arrives from Morgan Stanley after more than two decades covering oil, gas, metals and mining. He...
US commercial mortgage‑backed securities (CMBS) are showing localized repayment activity after a period of muted performance. Structured‑credit executives highlighted that specific asset classes, such as retail and multifamily properties, are seeing improved cash‑flow and lower delinquency rates. The article notes...
European collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) rated single‑B‑minus and lower are under heightened stress as geopolitical tensions amplify credit uncertainty. A looming €8.3 billion (≈ $9 billion) refinancing wall in 2026 forces many issuers to seek new funding amid diverging credit paths. Spreads on...
Nakamoto’s stock collapsed 99.34%, erasing roughly $23.3 billion in market value and highlighting the fragility of Bitcoin‑focused treasury firms. Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, posted a $17.4 billion operating loss in Q4 2025 as Bitcoin prices fell below $67,000. MARA Holdings sold 15,133 Bitcoin for...
Rezolve AI PLC (NASDAQ:RZLV) announced a cash acquisition of Reward Loyalty UK Limited for $230 million, financed entirely from existing resources. The deal is non‑dilutive and is projected to contribute roughly $90 million of EBITDA‑accretive revenue. Reward Loyalty brings a live commerce‑media,...
JPMorgan and asset manager Pimco warned that the bond market is downplaying the risk of a sharp economic slowdown triggered by the ongoing US‑Iran conflict. Crude oil has surged past $110 a barrel, intensifying inflation pressures. Traders have largely fixated...
Financial institutions are discovering that compliance can fail even when core systems stay online. Automated compliance judgments degrade silently when underlying data conditions change during cyber incidents, eroding the validity of regulatory outputs. Regulators are shifting focus from mere control...
AI is reshaping cyber risk for European financial institutions, turning generic phishing into highly personalized, multilingual attacks powered by deep‑fakes and synthetic identity documents. Regulators such as the ECB and EBA warn that AI‑driven fraud attempts are surging, while the...
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The article clarifies the distinction between return on equity (ROE) and return on assets (ROA) as essential gauges of a company’s financial health. It uses the fictional Ed’s Carpets case to illustrate a 23.8% ROE versus a modest 0.85% ROA,...
Healthcare leaders face mounting financial strain from workforce shortages, Medicaid cuts and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which could generate $200 billion in uncompensated care by 2034. While clinical costs dominate attention, non‑clinical expenses such as IT, facilities and corporate...
Lovesac is navigating a prolonged furniture market downturn marked by weak consumer confidence, sluggish housing sales, and tariff‑driven cost pressures. Despite these headwinds, the company has captured market share through aggressive showroom expansion and new product introductions, delivering positive growth....
New Mountain Finance (NMFC) is trading at a substantial discount to its net asset value as private‑credit sector concerns intensify. The BDC announced a 22% reduction in its quarterly dividend, aiming to strengthen coverage ratios amid rising non‑accruals. Management is...
UPS CFO Brian Dykes announced the company will freeze its dividend in 2026, ending expectations of a raise. The logistics giant is currently paying out 80%‑90% of net income, well above its long‑term 50%‑60% target. A sharp reduction in Amazon‑related...
India’s Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) working group has approved a revised Common Application Form (CAF) to sync foreign portfolio investor (FPI) onboarding with the new PAN application regime that starts on April 1, 2026. The updated CAF incorporates the Income‑Tax Department’s...
In the week ending March 29, 2026, seven of India’s top‑10 most valued companies collectively shed about ₹1.75 lakh crore (roughly $21 billion) in market capitalization. Reliance Industries led the decline, losing ₹89,720 crore, while the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty each fell 1.27%....
DBS Group has entered India’s equity capital market by winning its first IPO mandate from Manipal Health Enterprises, a $1 billion offering. The Singapore‑based lender is establishing a full‑service investment‑banking platform under its merchant‑banking licence, with an on‑shore ECM team led...
Vedanta Ltd. will split into five listed companies early next month, completing a restructuring plan aimed at reducing debt. The demerger will create Vedanta Limited for base‑metals and four spin‑offs—Vedanta Aluminium, Talwandi Sabo Power, Vedanta Steel and Iron, and Malco...
State Street’s SPDR Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF (SPAB) has earned a buy rating as its yield‑to‑maturity climbs to roughly 4.7%, outpacing money‑market and Treasury rates by about 1.1 percentage points. The fund offers low‑cost, diversified exposure to high‑grade U.S. investment‑grade...
Thailand’s government unveiled a loan‑guarantee scheme to help small and medium‑sized enterprises acquire commercial pickup trucks, including electric models. The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation will back loans up to 1.5 million baht (≈ $43,000) per borrower, with a total guarantee pool of...
Singapore fintech Tazapay closed a $36 million Series B extension led by Circle Ventures, bringing its total Series B to $36 million. The round added new backers Coinbase Ventures, CMT Digital and others, while existing investors like Ripple also participated. Funds will fuel licensing...
The article examines how Indian stalwarts such as Asian Paints, HUL, TCS, Dabur and others—once hailed as "consistent compounders"—have delivered dismal total returns over the past six years, lagging far behind the Nifty 50’s 10.6% CAGR. While these firms still...
Mulvihill Canadian Bank Enhanced Yield ETF reported a $34.8 million USD increase in net assets for 2025, bringing total net assets to roughly $96.6 million USD ($11.86 per unit). The fund paid $6.4 million USD in cash distributions, equating to $0.52 per unit....
Managed‑future strategies, long favored by hedge funds, are seeing renewed investor interest as stocks and bonds tumble amid geopolitical tension and stagflation fears. The niche managed‑futures ETF sector, now holding roughly $6.5 bn, has attracted about $1 bn of inflows this year,...
Info Edge approved a strategic swap, selling its 26.14% stake in Shopkirana E Trading to Trustroot Internet for $32.97 million and receiving preference shares that give it a 2.13% indirect holding in Trustroot. The company will also inject $1.72 million, bringing total...
Hermès remains a rarity‑driven luxury asset, sustaining premium valuations despite recent macro‑related sell‑offs. In 2025 the company posted $18 billion in revenue and an impressive 41.75 % operating margin, underscoring the power of its scarcity model. A current ratio near five and...
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Certified public accountants (CPAs) command higher pay than non‑certified accountants, with median earnings of $81,680 in 2024 and average salaries ranging from $80,000 for entry‑level roles to over $200,000 for senior positions. Data from the BLS, Indeed, and the Accounting...
Gilead Sciences’ stock has re‑rated to a 16‑17× earnings multiple, climbing from its 2024 lows. The company’s revenue is now about 75% driven by its HIV franchise, heightening concentration risk. Recent acquisitions—including the $7.8 B Arcellx deal and the $1.675 B Ouro...
The investment‑grade bond market posted a 7.77% total return in 2025, but credit spreads tightened, limiting passive yield opportunities. In that environment, Infrastructure Capital’s actively managed Bond Income ETF (BNDS) seeks value through selective credit exposure. Launched in January 2025,...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has delayed the launch of its new Commodity Derivatives Weekly Position Reporting platform, which was slated for 1 April 2026. Final testing revealed stability and data‑quality problems that require corrective work before the system can...
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Operating leverage and financial leverage are distinct metrics that reveal how a company’s cost structure and debt usage affect profitability and risk. Operating leverage focuses on the proportion of fixed versus variable costs, determining the breakeven point and magnifying profit...
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The article explains how companies use budgets as planning tools and performance benchmarks, distinguishing static budgets—fixed forecasts—from flexible budgets that adjust to actual output. It outlines the master, operating, and cash‑flow budgets that feed into these models, and describes how...
Subscription credit facilities, long used in private‑equity, are re‑emerging as a vital liquidity tool for business development companies (BDCs) and interval funds amid heightened redemption pressures. By tapping uncalled investor commitments, these lines let sponsors meet withdrawals without forced asset...
Westgate Resorts announced a $207 million asset‑backed securities (ABS) issuance to securitize cash flow from its timeshare mortgage loans. Structured as a 144A transaction, the Westgate Resorts 2026‑1 deal will issue four tranches—Class A, B, C and D—set to mature on October 20, 2039. The...
MarshBerry reported 55 RIA M&A deals in January‑February 2026, an 8.3% decline from the record‑setting 2025 pace but 14.5% above 2024, indicating sustained deal flow. Private‑capital‑backed buyers accounted for roughly 69% of transactions, with Hightower Advisors, CAPTRUST and Mercer Advisors...
The Iran‑Israel conflict has triggered a broad market sell‑off, pushing the Nasdaq 100 down 1.9% and extending the S&P 500’s five‑week losing streak, its longest since 2022. Bond markets reacted sharply, with 30‑year Treasury yields climbing toward 5% and short‑term TIPS...
SEALSQ Corp announced a Letter of Intent to acquire quantum‑interconnect specialist Miraex, granting a 60‑day exclusivity period for due diligence and targeting a June closing. The deal will be financed through SEALSQ’s Quantum Fund and is binding on Miraex. Miraex’s...
Bitfarms Ltd. shareholders voted 99.3% in favor of a statutory plan of arrangement to redomicile the company from Canada to the United States and to rebrand as Keel Infrastructure Corp. The one‑for‑one share exchange will move BITF shares onto a...
Ontario's 2026‑27 budget projects a $13.8 billion CAD (≈$10.2 billion USD) deficit, pushing the balanced‑budget target to 2028‑29. Despite stronger‑than‑expected growth, all extra revenue is earmarked for health, education and infrastructure, leaving no surplus. Real GDP is forecast at 1.0% in 2026...
Electra Battery Materials announced the restart of construction on its Ontario cobalt sulfate refinery, approving a US$73 million budget and securing US$82 million in financing, including US$20 million from the U.S. Department of War and US$28 million from Canadian government sources. The company completed...
Morningstar DBRS confirmed credit ratings for all classes of JPMCC Multifamily Housing Mortgage Loan Trust 2025‑Q032 and Freddie Mac Structured Pass‑Through Certificates Series Q‑032, assigning AAA to Class A, A (low) to Class B, and BBB (low) to Class C, with a stable trend....
Manhattan Bridge Capital reported 2025 net income of $5.11 million, or $0.45 per share, an 8.6% decline from the prior year. Total revenue slipped 10.6% to $8.67 million, primarily due to lower interest income from a reduced loan portfolio and fewer origination...
Manhattan Bridge Capital reported 2025 net income of $5.11 million, or $0.45 per share, an 8.6% decline from the prior year. Total revenue fell 10.6% to $8.67 million, driven by lower interest income and reduced loan origination fees. Operating expenses decreased 13.2%...
