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Can CFOs balance the need to transact AND transform?

Future CFO

The first quarter of 2023 saw global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity continue to shrink as rising interest rates, high inflation and recession fears dampened deal-making. Despite dwindling deal numbers, lucrative M&A opportunities continue to be available for those with the appetite and eye for lower valuations.

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Deutsche Bank Takes Stake In Open Banking FinTech

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“We have been investing in our capabilities to operate as a digital platform for a considerable length of time,” Karl von Rohr, president of Deutsche Bank , said in the release. A combination of the two German banks via a merger has been under discussion since 2016, before either was forced to restructure.

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Retail’s Abysmal Week: Will Liquidation Sales Follow?

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In this environment, it’s just impossible when you have such massive fixed costs,” said David Shiffman, the co-head of investment bank PJ Solomon’s consumer retail group. That window is closing soon, so if you don’t restructure now when people are more than willing to renegotiate, you’re going to be forced to go to them later.”.

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Merger and Acquisition Advisors: Do You Need Them?

CSC Advisors

There are a lot of things to consider, and merger and acquisition advisors are the perfect resources to help you as you decide. What Is M&A Advisory? M&A is a broad term that encompasses the work that intermediaries do during mergers and acquisitions.

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Amadeus Reportedly In Talks With TravelClick Amid Industry Shift

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With companies in the travel industry starting to see payment innovation as a long-term investment instead of a short-term cost, Amadeus IT Group is reportedly in talks to potentially acquire hotel reservation system provider TravelClick. Amadeus, in turn, has a $37.5 When it comes to hotels, which Amadeus could tackle with TravelClick, 6.3

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Transcript: David Snyderman, Magnetar Capital

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Deutsche Bank’s CEO Says Current Banking Laws Hurt Cross-Border M&A

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The executive noted that the pressure for banks to consolidate via mergers and acquisitions is only going to increase. He noted that even as Deutsche restructures , it still aims to be a global corporate and investment bank. Under my leadership, this aspiration won’t be questioned,” he said.