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European M&A executives cautious over dealmaking prospects

Weak economic indicators, uncertainty surrounding Brexit and growing protectionism in global trade have contributed to a shift in sentiment in the M&A community and the beginning of a downturn in dealmaking activity, according to the seventh edition of the European M&A Outlook, published by CMS in association with Mergermarket. The

Steel City Re develops new private equity roadmap for assessing reputational risk

Private equity investors in companies with reputational challenges may see valuations discounted at IPOs or other strategic exits, according to a new white paper published by Steel City Re, which provides insurances and reputation risk governance advice for companies and their executives. Uber is a notable recent example, says Steel City

Healthtech M&A activity up in H1

Healthtech M&A activity saw an increase in the first half of 2019 with  a healthy 100 deals inked (11 per cent more than in 2H 2018) and around USD8.3 billion in disclosed transaction value throughout the period, according to Hampleton Partners’ atest global Healthtech  M&A Market Report. Trailing 30-month median

Use of W&I insurance in EMEA M&A deals sees sharp rise

New research from insurance broker and risk adviser Marsh has found that warranty and indemnity (W&I) claims notifications across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) have increased significantly since 2016.  Rising claims notifications – up 293 per cent from 2016 to 2018 – correlate with increasing demand for W&I

Adam Palmer, ACA Compliance

Less than 2 per cent of firms are fully prepared for SM&CR, says survey

A survey conducted on preparation for the FCA’s Senior Managers and Certification Regime, (SM&CR) has revealed that most firms have significant work to do, as they prepare for its extension to all authorised firms on 9 December. From a pool of over 70 respondents, including asset managers, hedge funds, private equity firms,

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