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02 May 2018

Taiwanese firms expand their horizons abroad in Q1 2018

While Taiwan traditionally attracts global attention for its semiconductor assets, local firms are increasingly looking to move into markets overseas

16 Apr 2018

France softens its borders for M&A renaissance

Macron’s bold vision for Europe has translated into a flurry of dealmaking activity as French firms seek growth abroad

06 Apr 2018

Private equity sees winning streak continue into 2018

Peak funding conditions experienced in 2017 continue to boost investor sentiment, but challenges loom

03 Apr 2018

Global dealmaking quick off the block in Q1

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

19 Mar 2018

Infrastructure investment: new frontiers or blurred boundaries?

Asset shortages and rapid technological change are forcing many to rethink what “infrastructure” really means

12 Mar 2018

Latin American private equity climbs to a new high

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

07 Mar 2018

Chinese outbound M&A set to change course in 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

19 Feb 2018

Will economic pressures open private equity to more women?

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

29 Jan 2018

Media moguls pursue M&A to survive and thrive

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

24 Jan 2018

Shifting buying habits fuel consumer acquisition spree in 2017

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

09 Jan 2018

Three trends set the stage for global M&A 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

08 Jan 2018

Private equity charges into 2018

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