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JPMorgan Appoints Kevin Brunner Global Chair of Investment Banking & M&A

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Gist JPMorgan Chase has hired longtime Bank of America dealmaker Kevin Brunner as Global Chair of Investment Banking and M&A. Brunner brings 25 years of BofA experience and a record advising on major tech-focused transactions such as Google-Wiz, Broadcom-VMware and Analog Devices-Maxim. The hire is part of JPMorgan’s push to strengthen investment banking leadership amid …

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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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Citi Poaches Top JPMorgan Bankers, Gaining Traction in Investment Banking Fees

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Gist Citigroup, led by CEO Jane Fraser and banking chief Viswas Raghavan, is aggressively poaching senior investment bankers from JPMorgan to rebuild its franchise. Key hires in technology banking, equity capital markets, financing, and Asia-Pacific coverage signal a targeted push into high-growth sectors and regions. Citi’s investment banking fees rose about 13% in Q2 2025, …

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Eagle Merchant Partners Acquires Atlantic Pipe Services to Expand Water Infra Footprint

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Gist Eagle Merchant Partners acquired Florida-based Atlantic Pipe Services on December 1, 2025, with William Blair serving as APS’s exclusive financial advisor. The deal is a platform investment from Eagle’s $415 million Fund II, expanding its commercial services footprint in essential water and wastewater infrastructure. APS plans to use the capital for geographic expansion, equipment …

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Why AI Still Isn’t Ready for Full Autonomy in Investment Banking

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Gist AI models struggle in investment banking because critical workflow data (IPO execution, M&A, complex spreadsheets) is scarce, proprietary, and highly specialized. Models frequently hallucinate and compound errors across multi-step, numerically intensive tasks, with studies showing sub-50% accuracy on basic finance problems. Most enterprise and financial AI pilots fail to progress beyond proof-of-concept or deliver …

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JPMorgan Taps Kevin Brunner to Lead Global M&A Amid Rising Tech Deal Flow

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Gist JPMorgan Chase has hired 25-year Bank of America veteran Kevin Brunner as Global Chair of Investment Banking & M&A, reporting to Filippo Gori and John Simmons and starting in 2026. Brunner, who will split time between New York and San Francisco, brings deep tech and TMT deal experience, including mega-transactions like Google–Wiz, Broadcom–VMware and …

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Morgan Stanley Q3 2025 Earnings Surge: Deal-Making, Trading & Wealth Management Power Growth

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Gist Morgan Stanley posted a strong Q3 2025 beat, with net income of about $4.6 billion on record $18.2 billion revenue, far above Wall Street estimates. Investment banking fees jumped roughly 44% on revived M&A, IPOs, and underwriting activity, highlighting a broad rebound in dealmaking. Equities trading and wealth management delivered robust growth, with equities …

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2025 Finance Surge: M&A, IPOs & Private Credit Rise Amid AI’s Power Play

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Gist Global M&A rebounded to about $4.3 trillion in 2025, driven by large, strategically focused deals in tech, healthcare, and financials. IPO markets reopened selectively with volumes up roughly 62% year-on-year, led by EMEA and APAC as investors favored issuers with strong fundamentals. Private credit has become a core part of the capital stack, now …

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BNP Paribas Pushes Ahead: Rising US-EU M&A Presence & Infrastructure Drive

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Gist BNP Paribas is ramping up its U.S. and UK/European investment banking presence with senior hires and sector specialists to narrow the gap with Wall Street rivals. The CIB division is delivering record revenue growth, supported by strong global markets and securities services performance. BNP remains weak in M&A advisory versus peers but is leveraging …

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