UBS, Jefferies Exclusive: Picked as Lead Advisers for MPS Privatisation
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Italy’s Ministry of Treasury has tapped UBS, Jefferies, and Clifford Chance to provide financial and legal guidance for the privatization of Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the bank that received a bailout.
Deutsche Bank: Snaps UBS Senior Executive Joanne Hannaford
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Joanne Hannaford, a former member of Credit Suisse’s executive team, will be taking on a new role as the chief information officer for Deutsche Bank AG’s corporate bank in London in early 2024.
Apax Partners: New £203m Acquisition for London Consultancy
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Kin and Carta plc, a digital transformation firm, has accepted a £203 million takeover bid from Kelvin UK Bidco Limited, a newly formed company backed by funds advised by Apax Partners.
Ardian Exclusive: New Semiconductor Platform Push
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Ardian, a globally recognized private investment house, has recently entered the semiconductor industry by launching the innovative platform, Ardian Semiconductor.
Goldman Sachs Exclusive: Inside New $4bn Infrastructure Fund
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Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has successfully raised $4 billion for a new mid-market infrastructure fund known as the West Street Infrastructure Partners IV.
Private Equity and War: Historic Relationship Explained
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The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has left private equity executives struggling to find the right words to address the concerns of their employees.
Abrdn Exclusive: Confirmed Strategy Away from US Market?
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During a recent visit to Spain, Devan Kaloo, the global head of equities at abrdn Plc, had a clear message for clients: it’s time to diversify away from the US stock market.
Blackstone Exclusive: New Bank Bonds Strategy Revealed
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Blackstone, together with other notable firms, is actively participating in the renewed sale of credit-linked notes in the US banking sector.