A record-setting first quarter of 2018 has laid the foundation for another blockbuster year of dealmaking, with US M&A in full swing and disruptive market entrants continuing to fuel activity
Asset shortages and rapid technological change are forcing many to rethink what “infrastructure” really means
Private equity funds targeting the region shook off political and economic change to deliver a record 2017, while economic recovery and reforms in key markets prophesy a strong 2018
A push for greater regulatory clarity combined with the One Belt, One Road initiative could pave the way for an increased focus on overseas dealmaking in 2018
Three trends—including increasing pressure from clients—may drive PE firms to improve gender balance within their ranks and promote more women to senior positions in the field
Media M&A deal value hit its second-highest year on record in 2017, as the need for traditional media groups to build scale led to a number of market-defining deals
A shakeup within the consumer industry generated a flurry of deals in 2017. We track three influential trends that will continue to drive activity in 2018
We look at the major trends driving global M&A through 2017 and into 2018: resurgence in the energy sector, resilience among UK dealmakers and an increasing appetite for overseas acquisitions by US firms
Buyout volume in 2017 reached a record high, and deal value reached levels not seen since the financial crisis. Meanwhile intense competition for assets is causing sellers to demand higher multiples
From payment processing to NPLs, the private equity industry is stepping up its role in dealmaking within the financial services sector
Investors are looking to logistics and technology in Southeast Asia’s financial, trade and innovation hub, with sovereign wealth funds and Chinese firms acting as the keenest bidders
Motivated by national security concerns, political pressures and a sheer volume of filings, CFIUS is placing increased scrutiny on foreign acquisitions
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