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Perspectives on Today’s Investment Banking Environment

Mar 14, 2024
Join Carolyn Crooks, Jason Fournier, and David Lischer as they discuss the current investment banking environment, including topics such as equity and debt capital markets, sponsor activity, market valuations, IPO forecasts, debt market dynamics, and private equity clients' outlook on financing and asset monetization.
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Quick takeaways

  • M&A activity rebounded due to stable interest rates and increased confidence, signaling a potential active period ahead.
  • IPO market expected to improve alongside strong credit market liquidity, presenting opportunities for capital-raising and private equity activities.

Deep dives

M&A Environment Overview

The M&A environment saw a peak of $6 trillion in 2021, dropping to $3 trillion the following year before showing a 150% increase in the first two months of 2024. Factors like interest rate stability, open credit markets, and reduced volatility are boosting confidence and signaling an active period ahead, potentially unlocking pent-up demand.

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