Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a powerful strategy for companies looking to expand, gain a competitive advantage, or unlock new growth opportunities. However, executing a successful transaction is complex, requiring careful planning, financial analysis, negotiation expertise, and seamless integration. This …
Microsoft Corp. and Anduril Industries have announced an expanded partnership to advance the U.S. Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program. Pending Department of Defense approval, Anduril will oversee IVAS production, development, and delivery, while Microsoft Azure becomes the preferred …
Uniswap Labs, a leader in decentralized finance (DeFi), has officially launched Unichain, a next-generation Layer 2 blockchain designed to make crypto trading and DeFi transactions faster, cheaper, and more accessible. With over 88 million test transactions and 12 million smart …
For financial professionals aiming to build a successful career in investment banking, securing a broker-dealer sponsorship is a pivotal step. Broker-dealer sponsorship provides the necessary regulatory backing, compliance oversight, and resources to operate within the securities industry. But what exactly …
The complexity of broker-dealer compliance – ranging from FINRA and SEC oversight to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and transaction reporting, often presents a significant barrier for firms looking to enter the market. FNEX White-Label Broker-Dealer Compliance Solutions mitigate these challenges …
Plaid, a leading data network powering the digital financial ecosystem, has announced a strategic partnership with Algebrik AI, an AI-driven loan origination platform. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the loan approval process by integrating Plaid’s consumer-permissioned data into Algebrik’s platform, …
The U.S. capital markets, overseeing over $115 trillion in annual securities trading (SEC, 2023), offer unmatched opportunities for foreign financial institutions. However, strict SEC and FINRA regulations create substantial barriers for non-U.S. firms looking to engage with U.S. institutional investors. …
After a period of restrained activity, the U.S. mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape is primed for a potential resurgence in 2025. However, market volatility and regulatory uncertainty present formidable challenges. January 2025 saw a nearly 30 percent decline in M&A …
In a move that signals its preparation for a potential initial public offering (IPO), global HR and fintech company Deel has successfully completed a $300 million secondary share sale. This transaction brings General Catalyst on board as an investor, alongside …
In the ever-evolving financial landscape, private credit has emerged as a dominant force, quietly reshaping how capital is accessed and deployed across industries. While much of the conversation around private credit centers on direct lending – valued at around $1.8 …
Payments giant Visa and Elon Musk’s social media platform X are partnering to introduce direct payment solutions for X customers, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. This strategic collaboration is marking a significant step in Musk’s …
In a bold and potentially groundbreaking move, artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI has revised its merger proposal with TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance, introducing a plan that would grant the U.S. government up to a 50% stake in TikTok’s U.S. …