Category: Analytics

In the dynamic realm of finance, the intersection of technology and strategic decision-making has long been a focal point for innovation. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), financial institutions have found themselves at the precipice of a transformative era, particularly in the domain of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). This article delves into the intricate … Continue reading AI in Finance and M&A: Driving Innovation, Reshaping Strategies, and Disrupting Markets →

Introduction to the Oil and Gas Industry The Oil and Gas industry is one of the largest sectors in the world in terms of dollar value, generating an estimated $5 trillion in global revenue as of 2022. At the same time, the oil and gas industry is one of the most exclusive and complex industries … Continue reading From Reservoirs to Boardrooms: A Critical Analysis of M&A in the Oil and Gas Industry →

Introduction  The acquisition of Credit Suisse by UBS saw two of the largest banks in Switzerland joining to create one of the most influential lenders in Europe. However, amidst the turmoil in the banking industry along with uncertainties about the deal, the prospects of this operation’s future are filled with ambiguities and questions. UBS has … Continue reading Acquisition of Credit Suisse by UBS – FIG Deal of the Decade? →

Year by year, financial sponsors account for a significant share of the global M&A activity. Yet, in 2022, this share fluctuated and differed starkly between the first and second half of the year. This pattern can generally be explained by changes in the macroeconomic environment, where interest rate hikes took centre stage in 2022. As … Continue reading Private Equity: A Look Back at 2022 and Ahead to 2023 →

The luxury fashion industry has experienced impressive changes in the past four decades: numerous firms were formed, and a substantially harder competitive landscape arose. Consolidation also played a crucial role in this phenomenon. This article focuses on the causes and consequences of the consolidation trends in the luxury fashion industry, and the evaluation of the … Continue reading Luxury fashion: independent brands in a consolidating industry →