M&A

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M&A

The Most Important Pharma Event in America Kicks Off Today With High Hopes for M&A

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Some 8,000 industry movers and shakers are expected today for the annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference, or simply JPM.

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Private Equity

All in the Franchise: Why Private Equity Loves the Business Model

It’s understandable if you failed to notice one meaty if unglamorous trend on Wall Street: Private equity’s love affair with franchising.

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M&A

2024: The Year Europe’s Bank Merger Dominoes (Maybe) Started to Fall

Europe’s bank M&A scene has been noticeably stagnant for a while, but that could all be about to change next year.

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Advisor Upside

PE Invasion Weighs on Wealth Management

The massive private-equity investments are causing concerns about its impact on the wealth management industry.

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M&A

Nippon Steel’s $15 Billion Acquisition of US Steel Might Fall Through

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The Committee on Foreign Investment is divided on if the deal presents a security risk. The split gives Biden more grounds to block the deal.

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Advisor Upside

Creative Planning Sells Minority Stake to TPG

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TPG acquired a minority stake in one of America’s largest independent wealth managers, which could put the advisor’s valuation at $15 billion.

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Advisor Upside

Janney Montgomery Scott Sold in Major PE Deal

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Janney will be sold from the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, marking another major equity deal in a busy year for the industry.

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