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Check out our new on-demand webinar, The Year in Review hosted by Ryan Connor. Delve into pivotal topics including: 1. Year in Review: Gain valuable insights into the significant events and trends that shaped the past year. 2. Navigating Early 2024: Five Key Questions: Explore the essential questions to consider as we embark on a new year. 3. 2024 Outlook: Four Main Themes from Goldman Sachs: Uncover the overarching themes forecasted by Goldman Sachs for the year ahead. 4. Timeless Investment Wisdom: Six Evergreen Principles: Learn enduring principles for successful investing that withstand the test of time. 5. Strategies for a Dynamic Market: Nine Key Approaches: Discover actionable strategies to thrive in a volatile market environment. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and prepare for the year ahead. Follow this link to the webinar page on our website https://lnkd.in/gib3pgeB #webinar #RetireWithBuska #InvestWithBuska

Here is another interesting report for those active on the deal side. A great read to understand the current deal landscape sentiments. *** Dealmakers in 2024 are balancing both challenges and opportunities. On one hand, market volatility, evolving regulations, and geopolitical tensions are complicating things. Yet, on the other, inflation is stabilizing, and private equity firms are holding record levels of dry powder ($2.1 trillion at the end of September), ready to act. Curious about how these dynamics are shaping the M&A landscape? Read more in BCG’s 2024 M&A Report. https://lnkd.in/epqcFyPp #BCGMAReport

Capital Markets Days serve as key moments for businesses to communicate their vision, strategy, and performance to shareholders. Our recent survey reveals emerging trends, showing that shorter, interactive formats and diverse presenting teams enhance engagement. Discover how these events have evolved and what makes them successful today. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGH6MXHN #InvestorRelations #CapitalMarkets 

A Capital Markets Day (CMD) provides an opportunity for a company to showcase elements of its equity story in more detail to an audience of investors and analysts. Increasingly, this is becoming an annual event (with the adoption of 'CMD lite' single focus events) so we decided to look across our clients at FTI Consulting Strategic Communications to see what we could learn and spot any trends for Heads of IR, Comms etc. to consider. With the increase in M&A across the London market, more rests on a successful CMD event as it can form part of the defence planning and tactics, communicating how the management can create value before an agitator swoops in. See our findings below...

Dealmakers in 2024 are balancing both challenges and opportunities. On one hand, market volatility, evolving regulations, and geopolitical tensions are complicating things. Yet, on the other, inflation is stabilizing, and private equity firms are holding record levels of dry powder ($2.1 trillion at the end of September), ready to act. Curious about how these dynamics are shaping the M&A landscape? Read more in BCG’s 2024 M&A Report. https://lnkd.in/eHFqXPk8 #BCGMAReport

Check out this fascinating comparison of America’s top companies by revenue from 1994 to 2023! This insightful visual from Visual Capitalist showcases the dynamic shifts in corporate power over the past few decades. Witness the rise of tech giants, changes in industry dominance, and the evolving economic landscape. Don’t miss this compelling snapshot of corporate America’s transformation over time! #Business #Economy #CorporatePower

We’re pleased to share our latest newsletter, featuring market updates and insights to help navigate the remainder of 2024 and prepare for the opportunities ahead in 2025. In this edition, we highlight: 📈  A Moderate Resurgence in M&A Activity: The M&A and financing markets are showing signs of gradual improvement, with a growing pipeline of opportunities. 💪  Resilience Amidst Economic Mixed Signals: Stabilizing inflation and prospects for rate cuts are positive signs, but mixed signals persist, with industry outlooks varying widely. 🧭   Navigating Market Shifts: As the private equity landscape evolves, we foresee a significant rise in M&A deal volume in 2025, likely leading to more selective investment activity. Also, don’t miss our In Focus piece on "The boom of business services” exploring how asset-efficient companies are poised to lead the new upcycle. 👉 Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gSvwBP-c  

Ready to meet the financial masterminds shaping Asia's future? TradeFlock is thrilled to uncover the ‘10 Best CFOs from Asia 2024’ issue, and this isn't just another list—it's a blueprint for the future of finance! These CFOs aren’t just crunching numbers—they’re rewriting the rulebook. From turbocharging growth to navigating the wild waves of market challenges, they are the visionaries behind some of Asia’s most game-changing companies. What’s inside? - Behind-the-scenes stories of how these CFOs turned challenges into opportunities. Their secret formulas for driving financial success in a hyper-competitive market, exclusive interviews that dive deep into their strategies, leadership, and future outlooks This edition is packed with the bold moves, fresh ideas, and financial wizardry that are transforming industries and economies across Asia. It’s not just a magazine—it’s your backstage pass to the financial revolution! Grab your digital copy here and get ready to be inspired - https://lnkd.in/gJmtPHMP #TradeFlock #magazine #CFO #financial #asia #leadership #strategies #boldmove #interviews #future #opportunities #freshideas #transformingindustry

Dealmakers in 2024 are balancing both challenges and opportunities. On one hand, market volatility, evolving regulations, and geopolitical tensions are complicating things. Yet, on the other, inflation is stabilizing, and private equity firms are holding record levels of dry powder ($2.1 trillion at the end of September), ready to act. Curious about how these dynamics are shaping the M&A landscape? Read more in BCG’s 2024 M&A Report. https://lnkd.in/eQb2w6EE #BCGMAReport

Dealmakers in 2024 are balancing both challenges and opportunities. On one hand, market volatility, evolving regulations, and geopolitical tensions are complicating things. Yet, on the other, inflation is stabilizing, and private equity firms are holding record levels of dry powder ($2.1 trillion at the end of September), ready to act. Curious about how these dynamics are shaping the M&A landscape? Read more in BCG’s 2024 M&A Report. https://lnkd.in/diRyKNF9 #BCGMAReport