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Late-stage venture capital funding reached new heights in 2020 as investors continued to hunt for high-growth potential amid the pandemic

SWFs acquired more deals in 2020 as they hunted for stable returns in volatile times

Although most SPAC activity is concentrated in the US, the boom in listings spells opportunities for European firms

Dealmaking in the global energy sector shook off COVID-19 uncertainty to deliver a post-crisis high in Q4 2020

An active fourth quarter and strong economic fundamentals signal a busy year ahead for South Korean dealmaking

As the dust begins to settle, shareholder activists are making a comeback

Dealmaking is gradually making a comeback in the sector, both as a means to rebuild hard-hit companies and to meet growing consumer demand

As ESG climbs up the investor agenda, its influence is entering all areas of corporate strategy—including M&A

Dealmakers appeared to be making up for lost time in the fourth quarter

The number of Hart-Scott-Rodino pre-merger regulatory filings climbed to an all-time high in November 2020, a clear sign of the recovery in US M&A

PE value in 2020 rose year on year, demonstrating resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic

In a year that saw global oil and gas M&A drop dramatically amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asian region generated record deal value