We have all been swept up in Olympic fever over the Summer. The Olympic spirit demonstrated by the athletes will have a long-lasting effect and continue to keep inspiring us.
On the first Monday of August, a key theme from our January Outlook Investment Mosaic came to play – recession risk. As predicted then, the ongoing macro narrative tug of war between recession risk paranoia vs rates normalization and rate cuts, has continued, bolstered by the ever present global geopolitical risks and election uncertainty.
We are delighted to publish the 10th issue of the M&A Pulse in APAC magazine and decided to take this opportunity to share our thoughts on the M&A trends we are likely to see in the year ahead. It is our firm belief that 2024 is set to be a year unlike any other in recent memory, with an intricate set of themes that could pull dealmaking in several directions.
Looking toward 2024 and beyond, we think we will continue to see the theme of embracing uncertainty with cautious optimism. Don’t let the much talked about M&A market upturn surprise you in the not-to-distant future - be optimistic with a vision.
In today’s dynamic world, all industries experience peaks and troughs where short-or-medium term volatility influences business strategy and direction. However, what about a long-term wave of change?
At the end of 2023, in a landmark transaction for the electric vehicle (EV) sector, multinational company Stellantis invested €1.5 billion in Leapmotor, a Chinese company known for its innovative EV technologies and cost effectiveness.
As the world collectively grapples with the challenges posed by climate change, renewable energy will be an important driver of the energy transition.
In the current environment, RMB funding is gaining a cost advantage over funding denominated in other currencies, making it more appealing to borrowers.
Raghu Narain, Head of IB, Asia Pacific, Marcus Shadbolt, Managing Partner, Vermilion, and Simon Price, Joint Managing Partner, Azure Capital, discuss the M&A market in Asia Pacific, the trends they are seeing and the direction they see the industry moving against the current backdrop of volatility.
On this International Women's Day, the theme #InspireInclusion serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of D&I within the workplace, and for businesses in general. Embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment is not just a moral imperative; it is also a critical business decision that can lead to enhanced innovation, better decision-making, and increased employee satisfaction.
Check out the latest episode of WINN Cast, featuring Raghu Narain and Miranda Zhao, who discuss the state of the M&A market in APAC, their personal professional journeys, as well as how Diversity & Inclusion can be beneficial to the business of banking.
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Miranda Zhao sat down with Tammy Sheffer, Chief Operating Officer of Solomon Partners.
The M&A industry is perhaps wonderfully positioned to drive change from a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) standpoint.
I am delighted to once again be celebrating International Women’s Day –specifically in the context of our M&A franchise, and for the second time since we established our M&A Pulse in APAC. In this issue of M&A Pulse in APAC, our team has taken the opportunity to hear advice from the talented women across our M&A network.
The women across our M&A network share career advice to their younger selves
