Over the past two decades, innovation has shifted from the physical to the digital world. Data has become the lifeblood not only of e-commerce, but also of the full range of economic and social activity, including in the...more
Israel promotes responsible AI innovation through policy and sector-specific guidelines to address core issues and ethical principles.
Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI Regulations”)
Currently, there are...more
The mining & metals sector, long perceived by the broader markets as an old-fashioned heavy industry, is embracing technological innovation and new forms of partnership as it seeks to harness productivity growth and the...more
Investment in clean energy solutions is ramping up as governments and businesses race to meet ambitious decarbonization targets. To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that...more
Last week, on 1 and 2 November 2023, the UK hosted the world's inaugural large-scale AI Safety Summit (the "Summit") at the historic Bletchley Park – once the epicenter of WWII code-breaking efforts. A milestone event, the...more
UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector trends H2 2022 | H1 2023 — Fintech -
Whilst many European start-ups have struggled to successfully execute funding rounds at valuation levels of yesteryear, more mature fintechs...more
9/25/2023
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Capital Markets ,
EU ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
International Trade ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Lenders ,
Mergers ,
Popular ,
Private Equity ,
UK ,
Venture Capital
Impact investing is taking off in Europe in a big way as investors increasingly factor the environmental and societal impacts of their capital into allocation strategies. This shift has been so significant that Europe-focused...more
For most large companies, a frictionless flow of information and the ability to transfer customer data, employee files, financial records and other information around the world quickly and cost-effectively is a critical...more
3/22/2023
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Board of Directors ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Officers ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Data Transfers ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Technology ,
UK
The consumer and retail industry has experienced a rapid growth in the use of new technologies, as both online businesses and brick-and-mortar sellers converge into multi-channel players and compete for customers and for...more
3/21/2023
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Buyers ,
Consumers ,
Cybersecurity ,
Global Market ,
Internet Retailers ,
Investment ,
Offerings ,
Online Marketplace ,
Popular ,
Retail Market ,
Sellers ,
Technology Sector
Despite the recent market turbulence for cryptocurrencies and associated high profile scandals, investment in Web 3.0 assets continues as investors look to take advantage of depressed valuations and corporations continue to...more
Global tech M&A remained resilient in H1 despite macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. A total of 3,369 announced deals valued at US$581.2 billion meant that tech was the most active sector in terms of both value and...more
Soaring demand for fast and convenient at-home delivery amid the COVID-19 pandemic has made a lasting impact on the consumer market. E-commerce quickly became essential amid societal lockdowns across the globe, with customers...more
Consolidation continues to increase across the technology sector with many tech companies throughout the life cycle acquiring or merging with similar or complementary businesses. This is driven by several factors including a...more
For fast-growth companies in particular, recurring revenue (or annualised recurring revenue, "ARR") loans are increasingly common in the European loan market, as lenders and borrowers become more familiar with a new...more
UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector trends H2 2021 | H1 2022 — Fintech -
Europe has bucked the global trend of tightening private capital purse strings. While successful funding rounds rage on, fintechs with...more
HEADLINES -
• Leverage loan technology and computer-related issuance in Western and Southern Europe almost doubled from annual pre-pandemic levels to €19.9 billion by the end of 2021
• Technology and computer-related...more
2/8/2022
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Borrowers ,
EU ,
High Yield Bonds ,
Investors ,
Lenders ,
Leveraged Finance ,
Leveraged Loans ,
Mergers ,
Startups ,
Technology Sector
Intense competition to deliver on-demand content accelerates dealmaking in the sector -
The entrance of tech-first players, such as Netflix and Amazon, into the global media industry has pushed the industry to react—and...more
Pandemic-derived supply chain issues unlock investment opportunities -
Pent-up demand for M&A deals has been unleashed to deliver the busiest first three quarters of a year for investment banks on Mergermarket record...more
The Israeli M&A market has enjoyed a spectacular H1 2021. In just the first six months, deal value in the country has reached US$28.7 billion, already higher than any annual total on Mergermarket record (since 2006)....more
9/29/2021
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Capital Markets ,
Capital Raising ,
Initial Public Offering (IPO) ,
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Mergers ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) ,
Technology Sector
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: fintech — H1 2021 and outlook for H2 2021 -
E-commerce and online financial services experienced exponential growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. The significance of digital...more
9/21/2021
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Digital Assets ,
E-Commerce ,
EU ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Offerings
Dependable recurring income from digital music rights is attracting major investment from PE funds -
Streaming has made song rights one of the most compelling emerging asset classes going....more
In response to an unprecedented year of pandemic and economic crisis, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered a Budget to offer continued support to the economy and an early view of what he believes the post-pandemic and...more
On 26 February 2021, the Kalifa Review of UK Fintech published its much anticipated report on the state of the UK fintech industry. The report recognizes fintech's current importance to the UK economy and potential material...more
Global dealmaking slowed dramatically in 2020, as the world grappled with the health, economic and political consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns hobbled economies across the globe, driving deal value and volume...more
Deal activity fell dramatically in 2020, but Q3 shows signs of recovery -
Global dealmaking slowed dramatically in 2020, as the world grappled with the health, economic and political consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic....more