M&A Pulse in APAC - Archives

Editorial

The Enablers and Dis-Enablers of APAC M&A

18 Mar 2025

The APAC M&A landscape is evolving, influenced by a variety of factors that can be largely classified as three main themes: enablers of investment, dis-enablers that hinder transactions, and neutral factors that exist as a matter of course.

Embracing a Growth Mindset in a Changing World

18 Mar 2025

In recent years, the world has undergone profound transformations, reshaping the landscape of various sectors and industries.

Navigating Market Downturn via M&A: Optimism vs Realism

25 Sep 2024

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.

Embark on a Helicopter Tour of APAC M&A

25 Sep 2024

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.

Focus on

Relative resilience in Australia M&A’s market

18 Mar 2025

As we journey through 2025, the outlook for M&A activity in Australia remains positive, with several key trends expected to shape the industrial, mining, and infrastructure sectors.

Cautiously optimistic on cross-border M&A uptick in China

18 Mar 2025

The year of the Wood Snake, promises introspection, wisdom and growth. These are all in much demand as geopolitical tensions mount, a new president has entered the White House, and several major economies appear to be stagnating.

Higher growth sectors look set for strong 2025 in South East Asia

18 Mar 2025

The M&A landscape in South East Asia experienced a relatively muted period in 2024. However, underlying trends indicate a resurgence in M&A activity in the region as we look ahead to the rest of 2025.

An M&A Playbook for Sunset Industries

25 Sep 2024

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?

A conversation with...

Raghu Narain speaks to Marcus Shadbolt and Simon Price

11 May 2020

It’s been just over two years since Natixis began to build out its M&A network in Asia, as part of its global strategy to further strengthen its M&A advisory offering.

Special Editions

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2024

Inspiring Inclusion

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.

WINN Cast: Diversity in APAC M&A

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.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2023

Embracing Equity, the Importance of Sponsorship, and the Value in Having a Sense of Humor

14 Mar 2023

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Miranda Zhao sat down with Tammy Sheffer, Chief Operating Officer of Solomon Partners.

Can M&A Drive Change Through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?

14 Mar 2023

The M&A industry is perhaps wonderfully positioned to drive change from a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) standpoint.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2021

Editorial

11 Mar 2021

In this issue of M&A Pulse in APAC, our team has taken the opportunity of International Women’s Day (‘IWD’) to celebrate the talented women across our M&A Network.

Generation: Dealmaker

10 Mar 2021

Hear from the passionate women in our teams around the world, who have chosen to build their careers in M&A.

The Female Perspective - Reflections and Insights from Women in M&A

10 Mar 2021

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we spoke to four of the most senior women in Natixis’ M&A network, to better understand their motivations to pursue a career in deal making.

PODCAST

THE WOMEN ACROSS OUR NETWORK

Going For For Gold: An Olympics Special

Foreword from Raghu Narain

25 Sep 2024

We are delighted to publish the 12th issue of the M&A Pulse in APAC magazine with a special sporting theme as a nod to the recent success of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics 2024, from which I draw inspiration for my personal and team's collective pursuits at Natixis CIB, as well as our boutique partners.