Download PDF Introduction “Taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. One of the first lessons in any basic economics course covers trade and specialization. The idea is simple: people are more efficient when focusing on one range of tasks, and exchanging the Read more…
Download PDF Introduction Revolut and Stripe were born within a decade of each other, yet both companies embody radically different visions of financial disruption. While one seeks to become a fully-fledged digital bank by replacing the primary customer relationship, the other one builds infrastructure, optimizing the rails of an already Read more…
Download PDF Introduction Ownership in sports, once exclusively considered as a passion-fueled play by billionaire individuals, has attracted involvement from institutional investors. In fact, Private Equity and Venture Capital-backed deals in sports services totaled $31.64bn in 2024, representing a 259% growth from the previous year. The global branding, media revenue Read more…
Download PDF Introduction Europe is recalibrating its industrial strategy for an era of geopolitical rifts and economic rivalry. After decades of prioritizing open markets and strict competition policy, EU leaders are now increasingly willing to foster “European champions” in critical sectors to secure the continent’s strategic autonomy. Supply chain shocks Read more…
Download PDF Introduction With IPO window open again, markets start to see more deals coming in, however, the pace is different across regions. While in the US alone 10 large IPOs were priced the week of 8 – 14 September with more companies in pipeline, the European market is Read more…
Download PDF Introduction In an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape, global defence markets are undergoing rapid and historic transformation. From the United States to Europe, military budgets are surging, procurement strategies are evolving, and investor interest is spiking. In the U.S., legacy defence giants are facing a wave of disruption from Read more…
Download PDF Introduction What are the main differences between different European economies right now? Will the two traditionally strongest nations be able to recover from these years of weak economic performance and political uncertainties? In this article we will try to tackle these questions, as well as exploring the principal Read more…
Download PDF Introduction In an increasingly interconnected yet fragmented global economy, dual listings have reemerged as a pivotal strategy for companies seeking to navigate complex financial landscapes. With the rumour about Holcim’s possible dual listing, as well as Alibaba’s recent conversion to such, it seems like this complicated deal structure Read more…
Download PDF Introduction For the last 12 months, Central Banks worldwide have been under the limelight as market participants tried to decipher their respective rate paths after the conclusion of the global hiking cycle. In this article we attempt to decompose the key factors that central banks take into consideration Read more…
Download PDF Introduction The past year has been one of the most challenging for the global IPO markets since the 2008 global financial crisis. Rising interest rates constrained liquidity, investors were cautious, and choppy stock market valuations caused potential IPO candidates to put their listing ambitions on hold, hoping for Read more…
Download PDF Introduction In the last two decades, the American skies underwent a radical transformation shaped by significant mergers. Southwest [LUV: NYSE], Delta [DAL: NYSE], United [UAL: NASDAQ] and American Airlines [AAL: NASDAQ] emerged as dominant players, holding 71.5% of the U.S. market. Contrastingly, Europe has faced a more fragmented Read more…
Download PDF Introduction Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled to at least -162°C to transform the gas into a liquid for ease and safety of non-pressurized storage or transportation. This innovation has revolutionized the utilization of natural gas, addressing the historical challenges associated with the Read more…
Download PDF Introduction Inflation made a return post pandemic and has been affecting all market participators for 18 months now. In this article, we will dive into the persistence of inflation in the UK specifically and the struggles the UK has had to face trying to cool this red-hot inflation Read more…
Download PDF Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Before delving into commercial real estate (CRE), which will be the focus of this article, it is useful to provide an overview of the Real Estate Market. The Real Estate sector is expected to reach a size of $613.6tn in 2023, with the Read more…
Download PDF Introduction Commercial sports, from football to ice hockey, have captivated fans across the globe and it is no surprise that this has turned the heads of investors. The industry has seen ever-growing revenues coming from broadcasting rights, merchandising and sponsorship deals. Consequently, sports franchises have become an attractive Read more…