With industries embracing this evolving technology, Europe is determined not to be left behind, and dealmakers are paying close attention -
Europe’s artificial intelligence industry is gaining traction but has struggled to...more
5/29/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
France ,
Germany ,
Investment ,
Mergers ,
Popular ,
Private Equity ,
UK ,
Venture Capital
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
/ Biometric Information ,
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
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
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
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
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
Financial institutions M&A sector trends: consumer finance — H2 2019 and outlook for 2020 -
Financial sponsors see opportunities to back new entrants targeting under-serviced customer segments, including gig economy...more
2/28/2020
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Banks ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
EU ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Sponsors ,
Mergers ,
Payday Loans ,
Private Equity ,
UK ,
UK Brexit
Despite the opportunities available in the market, the changing face of global politics is exerting an increasing influence over deals. Almost half of respondents (47 percent) point to trade wars and rising protectionism as...more
1/21/2019
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Antitrust Provisions ,
CFIUS ,
China ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Due Diligence ,
EU ,
FIRRMA ,
Foreign Acquisitions ,
Foreign Relations ,
France ,
Germany ,
India ,
Merger Controls ,
Mergers ,
National Security Review Proceedings ,
Political Parties ,
Protectionism ,
Technology Sector ,
Trade Relations ,
UK ,
UK Brexit
The appetite for cross-border M&A shows no signs of abating. Despite rising valuations, growing regulatory scrutiny, interest rate hikes and the specter of protectionism, 62 percent of respondents are planning a cross- border...more
1/18/2019
/ Acquisitions ,
Blockchain ,
Canada ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
EU ,
France ,
Germany ,
India ,
Mergers ,
Technology Sector ,
UK