Corporate Finance

From Bailouts to Buyouts: The New Face of U.S. Housing Finance

Download PDF Introduction The U.S. housing finance system revolves heavily around government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), and historically implicit and now explicit government guarantees through Fannie Mae [OTCMKTS: FNMA] and Freddie Mac [OTCMKTS: FMCC]. These entities have historically stabilized and facilitated mortgage lending by providing liquidity and guaranteeing mortgage-backed securities (MBS). However, Read more…

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Bubble or Goldmine? Analysis of Recent Tech Investments in Data Centres

Download PDF Introduction Last year, we discussed how surging demand for data storage and processing – driven by streaming, e-commerce, and AI—propelled record investments in server infrastructure worldwide. There existed a large FOMO surrounding Data Centres and AI. Currently, with increasing investor pressure amid large Capex requirements and slow materialisation Read more…

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Retail review

Download PDF Introduction A retailer is a company or individual that sells goods or services directly to consumers, typically in small quantities for personal or household use. Positioned at the final stage of the supply chain, retailers reach consumers through brick-and-mortar stores, digital platforms, or a blend of both. While Read more…

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Geopolitics: A “New” M&A Driver?

Download PDF Introduction Geopolitics has become an increasingly influential factor in M&A, shaping and influencing deals whose rationale now goes beyond financial and strategic considerations, to national security concerns and soft power demonstration. Recent, and growing, geopolitical tensions between global powers, especially between the Western and the Eastern hemisphere, have Read more…

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Activist Investors Recap

Download PDF Introduction In 2024, over 240 activist campaigns were launched globally, the highest number since 2018, according to a Barclays report. The US and APAC remained the primary regions for activism, with 44% and 29% of campaigns initiated in these areas, respectively. Meanwhile, activity in Europe saw a slight Read more…

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The Danish Compromise: Why It Matters

Download PDF Introduction The Danish Compromise is a regulatory provision within the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) which allows banks to apply favorable capital treatment to their equity investments in insurance subsidiaries. This mechanism has a significant impact on capital allocation strategies for financial conglomerates active in both banking and insurance Read more…

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The Hidden Lies of Private Equity Returns

Download PDF Introduction Over the past decades, private equity has emerged as a robust asset class, consistently matching—and often outperforming—public market returns over longer horizons. This article examines the performance of private equity funds, detailing how strategies such as multiples expansion, deleveraging, and operational improvements have driven returns. Yet over Read more…

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