Investment Banking

CFOs: Time to Reconsider SPAC Deals
Mergers & Acquisitions

CFOs: Time to Reconsider SPAC Deals

Merging with a special-purpose acquisition company is now a hazardous way to raise capital and go public.
By Vincent Ryan | September 30, 2021
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3 Things CFOs Need to Know About FX Hedging
Risk

3 Things CFOs Need to Know About FX Hedging

CFOs need to own a hedging program’s objectives and recognize its limitations.
By Helen Kane | September 13, 2021
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Acquirers: Don’t Skimp on Commercial Due Diligence
M&A

Acquirers: Don’t Skimp on Commercial Due Diligence

Perhaps no other due diligence topic is more important than understanding the attractiveness of a target’s end-market and its competitive landscape.
By Vincent Ryan | August 31, 2021
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Meme Stock Phenomenon Presents Opportunities for CFOs
Turnarounds

Meme Stock Phenomenon Presents Opportunities for CFOs

What starts out as a “cultish response to a flagging brand” can result in favorable outcomes for the formerly distressed issuer.
By Vincent Ryan | August 19, 2021
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An S&P 500 Buyback Boom Could Be Just Around The Corner
Investor Relations

An S&P 500 Buyback Boom Could Be Just Around The Corner

In the first quarter of 2021, S&P 500 companies bought back stock at an annual run rate of about $712 billion.
By Vincent Ryan | August 3, 2021
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10 CFO Tips for the SPAC Transition
M&A

10 CFO Tips for the SPAC Transition

How to navigate both the “going public” and “being public” phases.
By Vincent Ryan | August 2, 2021
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Is A ‘Massive Wave Of Bankruptcies’ Just Around the Corner?
Risk

Is A ‘Massive Wave Of Bankruptcies’ Just Around the Corner?

The surge in corporate debt has created a ticking time bomb in the market, says one analyst.
By Vincent Ryan | July 30, 2021
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Memo to SPACs: The Bar Has Been Raised
Regulation

Memo to SPACs: The Bar Has Been Raised

The SEC’s quandary is trying to solve a problem of incentives with a toolkit consisting exclusively of disclosure and enforcement actions.
By Vincent Ryan | June 28, 2021
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Cannabis Companies Winning Lower Priced Debt Deals
Investment Banking

Cannabis Companies Winning Lower Priced Debt Deals

As the industry matures and financials steadily improve, lenders see more security in loans to cannabis companies.
By Vincent Ryan | June 24, 2021
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Goldman Sachs Tests Tokenized Treasury Bonds
Investment Banking

Goldman Sachs Tests Tokenized Treasury Bonds

The investment bank swapped swapped a tokenized version of a U.S. Treasury bond for JPM Coin — JPMorgan Chase’s stablecoin.
By Vincent Ryan | June 23, 2021
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Esoteric ABS Market Provides Strong Post-COVID Liquidity
Investment Banking

Esoteric ABS Market Provides Strong Post-COVID Liquidity

Esoteric ABS — which offers corporate managers with unique asset classes non-recourse, low-cost financing — bounced back quickly.
By Vincent Ryan | June 8, 2021
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Aeropostale, Forever 21 Owner Authentic Brands Exploring IPO
IPOs

Aeropostale, Forever 21 Owner Authentic Brands Exploring IPO

Over the past several years, Authentic Brands has scooped up brands on the verge of bankruptcy.
By Vincent Ryan | May 25, 2021
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5 Key Elements of a CFO’s Successful Investor Pitch
Risk

5 Key Elements of a CFO’s Successful Investor Pitch

Answer the one question on investors’ minds: “Why should I believe that this company will make me money?”
By Frank Williamson | May 24, 2021
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A Dedicated M&A Team May Be Worth It
Mergers & Acquisitions

A Dedicated M&A Team May Be Worth It

A new academic study finds that specialized M&A staffs help acquirers identify targets that have higher synergies.
By Vincent Ryan | May 11, 2021
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What Gary Gensler’s Confirmation As SEC Chair Means For Crypto
Risk & Compliance

What Gary Gensler’s Confirmation As SEC Chair Means For Crypto

He will be the first cryptocurrency policy and blockchain technology expert to take the reins at the SEC.
By Vincent Ryan | April 16, 2021
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