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Transcript: Kathleen McCarthy

Barry Ritholtz

But she answers a question, I’m just sitting there dumbfounded by how she’s just like, oh my God, that’s just an absolutely comprehensive explanation about something I had no idea about, and now I feel like I really know. You started your career doing M&A at Goldman Sachs. What was that like?

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Tech Cos Making M&A Deals Amid Pandemic

PYMNTS

This represents the fastest pace of acquisitions and strategic investments since 2015. These deals also solidify the tech giants’ deep pockets amid the COVID-19 crisis, as they seek to take advantage of their record valuations and become the dominant players in emerging sectors, FT reported. Two years ago it was valued at $3.2

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Nov 5-6) 2022

CFO News Room

Why the torrid pace of RIA mergers and acquisitions activity seen in recent years could slow down in the current market and interest rate environment. While private valuations have soared in recent years, public markets continue to be less kind to RIAs. Pundits continue to expect “SECURE 2.0” Enjoy the ‘light’ reading!