Mergers & Acquisitions

Why BofA’s Ahmad-Joo Co-Leadership Could Be a Game Changer for Investment Banking

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Need to Know Bank of America has promoted Faiz Ahmad and Mike Joo to co-heads of global investment banking, with all investment banking global group heads now reporting to them. Outgoing co-heads Alex Bettamio and Thomas Sheehan move to chair roles in the global corporate and investment banking unit, focusing on key client relationships. The …

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JPMorgan Taps Abularach & Johnson To Drive Global Infrastructure Investment Banking Expansion

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Gist JPMorgan has appointed Francisco Abularach and Michael Johnson as global co-heads of infrastructure investment banking, reporting to global head Avery Whidden. The promotions align Abularach’s EMEA infrastructure and M&A experience with Johnson’s natural resources expertise to broaden sector and geographic coverage. JPMorgan is capitalizing on rising infrastructure deal activity, advising on large transactions such …

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Bank of America Splits TMT Leadership: Co-Heads Rise in Tech & Media/Telecom

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Gist Bank of America has restructured its TMT investment banking group, splitting technology from media & telecom and appointing sector-specific co-heads. Matthew Sharnoff and Johnny Williams will co-head Global Technology Investment Banking, while Daniel Kelly and Joseph Valenti will co-head Global Media & Telecom Investment Banking, all reporting to Faiz Ahmad and Mike Joo. The …

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Morgan Stanley Wins Euromoney Awards with Market-Leading Strength in IB, Capital Markets & Wealth

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Gist Euromoney named Morgan Stanley the World’s Best Investment Bank 2025, crediting its capital strength, global reach, and integrated banking-wealth model. Powered by a near-16 % Tier-1 ratio, $370 billion in deposits, and $7.9 trillion in client assets, the firm posted record 2024 revenue and profits. Morgan Stanley led globally in public M&A, equity capital …

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Goldman Sachs Q3 2025 Earnings Beat Expectations Led by Investment Banking Strength

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<div class="section-block section-executivesummary”> Gist Goldman Sachs beat Q3 2025 profit estimates with $15.18 billion in revenue, $4.10 billion in net earnings, and a 14.2% ROE, driven by strong EPS of $12.25. Investment banking led the rebound, with fees up 42% year-over-year on surging M&A advisory and solid debt and equity underwriting activity. Trading and asset …

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JPMorgan Builds Natural Resources Vertical with Key Hires for Middle-Market Energy Deals

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Gist JPMorgan has hired Max Barrett and Brad Epstein as Houston-based managing directors to expand its natural resources investment banking coverage. The bank is creating a new natural-resources-focused vertical within its mid-cap investment banking unit targeting middle-market energy clients. Barrett will cover energy services and equipment companies, while Epstein will focus on midstream, downstream, and …

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Top Rising Bankers Reshaping Deal-Making: Insights on Revenue Surge, Hiring & Risks

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Gist Wall Street dealmaking is rebounding, with 2025 investment banking revenues and global fees surging toward their highest levels since 2021. Business Insider profiles seven bankers under 35 who are leading major IPOs, M&A, secondaries, and spin-offs across tech, data centers, and other high-growth sectors. Banks are aggressively expanding and reshaping teams through senior hires, …

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What Drives Valuations in Enterprise Software: Market Trends & Key Value Drivers

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<div class="section-block section-executivesummary”> Gist Enterprise software value comes from modern tools like cloud and AI that solve enduring business workflows in customer engagement, HR, and supply chain. Companies must strategically position as either best-of-breed specialists or integrated suite components, as this choice shapes buyer interest and M&A outcomes. Investor and acquirer decisions hinge on credible …

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Inside the Global Insider-Trading Ring: How M&A Leaks Fueled Multi-Million Dollar Scams

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Gist U.S. prosecutors charged ex-Merrill Lynch banker Samy Fadi Khouadja with co-leading a global insider-trading ring allegedly run from his now-shuttered Paris restaurant between 2016 and 2024. The eight-man network is accused of generating tens of millions of dollars by trading ahead of more than a dozen deals, including AstraZeneca–Alexion, LVMH–Tiffany, and Stryker–Wright Medical. Members …

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Fed’s Easing Shift Boosts Investment Banks: Morgan Stanley, Evercore & Moelis Primed

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Gist The Fed’s shift from tightening to potential rate cuts is improving the backdrop for M&A, IPOs, and debt issuance, lifting capital markets and non-interest income for banks. Morgan Stanley, Evercore, and Moelis are highlighted as prime beneficiaries, with strong advisory and underwriting momentum, geographic expansion, and robust earnings growth forecasts into 2025. Large universal …

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