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Fintech attracts record-breaking investment in H1, says KPMG

Overall global fintech funding across M&A, PE, and VC deals soared to a new high in H1 2021, according to KPMG’s Pulse of Fintech, a bi-annual report on fintech investment trends.  Dry powder cash reserves, increasing diversification in hubs and subsectors, and strong activity across the world contributed to the

Rebound

Global M&A activity rebounded forcefully in Q2

Global M&A activity saw a strong recovery in H1 2021, as dealmaking count and value are both set to reach or surpass the record highs of previous years, according to Pitchbook’s latest Global M&A report.

Alt investment fund managers predict growing popularity of IFCs

An overwhelming majority (85 per cent) of alternative fund managers expect to see increased demand for investment vehicles to be based in international financial centres (IFCs) over the coming three to five years, driven by a skills gap and potential tax increases in their local jurisdictions to combat the impact

Global ESG Investing

LPs see value creation as leading driver of ESG, say Manulife

Almost four out of five (75 per cent) of LPs expect sustainability to drive investment decisions over next five years, while 66 per cent of LPs see value creation as a leading driver of ESG, according to new research from Manulife on how private equity relates to sustainable investing. The

UK private equity investment at highest level for five years

New research from KPMG has revealed that private equity investment, both in terms of value and number of deals, has reached levels not seen since 2017 in the first half of 2021.  A total of 785 deals were completed for an overall value of GBP73.7 billion pounds after factors such

VC firms secured most investments in North America in Q2 2021, says GlobalData

Global venture capital (VC) funding volume continued to showcase a declining trend during the months in the second quarter (Q2) of 2021, with inconsistent activity across most of the regions.  However, North America continued to attract the highest number of VC investments during the quarter, according to GlobalData, a leading

UK private equity activity soars to highest level in five years, says KPMG

Private equity investment in the UK has risen to its highest level in five years, as investors gained a renewed sense of confidence and vendors brought their assets to market – according to new analysis from KPMG. KPMG’s latest study of UK transactions involving mid-market private equity investors showed a

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