Tag: Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Just a few years ago, neobanks and fintechs were regarded as disruptive competitive threats to incumbent Financial Institutions (FIs). Now, the script has changed. These startups and innovators are viewed as potential merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities or as partners for larger banks.

Our 5th Global Transaction Solutions Claims Study uncovers emerging trends in insurance claims. The report focuses on Representation and Warranties (R&W), Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) and tax insurance. The study examines claim size, frequency and severity in North America (NA), Europe (including the UK), the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia and Pacific (APAC).

Conversations about the war for talent in financial services have persisted for many years. Competition to attract skilled individuals has always been intense, with high demand for talented professionals. This competition has intensified recently as hiring activity accelerates to meet today's significant challenges.

Local and cross-border private equity (PE) investors continue to support the growth and development of companies in South Africa and the economy. With an increase in the establishment of PE funds both globally and in South Africa, as well as their appetite for investing in emerging markets, keeping track of the approach of PE funds and M&A lawyers to legal aspects surrounding PE deal-making is becoming increasingly important.