Brian DeChesare

JUNE 15, 2022

Yes, if you’re working at a large bank, it’s generally best to be in a “front office” (client-facing) role. First, note that these terms apply only to investment banks and related finance firms (private equity firms, hedge funds, etc.).

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Musings on Markets

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

It is in the last two decades that corporate sustainability has become a term that you see in academic and business circles, albeit with definitions that vary across users. Greenwashing is a feature of ESG, not a bug, and the more you try to refine the scoring, the more sophisticated the gaming will become.

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Brian DeChesare

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. not banks or investment firms). What Are Corporate Finance Jobs?

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Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 28, 2024

If you’re doing it specifically to target investment banking roles, it only makes sense in a few scenarios. Let’s start with some quick definitions and the short version of why a delayed graduation is rarely a good idea: Table Of Contents The TL;DR of Why “Delay Your Graduation” Rarely Works Why Delay Your Graduation?

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Business Wire M&A

APRIL 18, 2023

OTCPK: CCFN) and Muncy Bank Financial, Inc. OTCQB: MYBF) today jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement to combine the two companies in a strategic merger of equals. BLOOMSBURG, Pa. BUSINESS WIRE)--CCFNB Bancorp, Inc. The combined company would have approximately $1.6 billion in total assets, $1.2

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Brian DeChesare

JUNE 1, 2022

The power & utilities investment banking team has a reputation for being “boring.”. We’ll get into these fun developments, but I want to start with the basic definitions: Power & Utilities Investment Banking Defined. ” Different banks classify their power & utilities groups differently.

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Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 24, 2022

A long time ago, the investment banking weekend trip was a rite of passage. If you came across as personable and knowledgeable in these meetings, you would gain an advantage in winning interviews and job offers – and you might even get to visit the bank’s office briefly. The Step-by-Step Process for Investment Banking Weekend Trips.

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Benzinga

APRIL 15, 2024

Macatawa Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: MCBC ) shares are trading higher after-hours after Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WFTC ) and Macatawa Bank announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement for Wintrust to acquire Macatawa in an all-stock transaction. million, or $14.85 per share.

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Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 10, 2022

With the possible exception of FIG , oil & gas investment banking generates the highest number of panicked emails and questions. But before delving into the exit opportunities and the long-term outlook, let’s start with the fundamentals: Oil & Gas Investment Banking Defined. Recruiting into Oil & Gas Investment Banking.

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Mckinsey and Company

JULY 31, 2023

Our analysis of data from the banking sector provides definitive proof on how digital and AI transformations create bottom-line value.

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Benzinga

APRIL 30, 2024

Houston, Texas, April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TDECU, Houston's largest not-for-profit credit union, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sabine State Bank and Trust (Sabine), a commercial bank headquartered in Many, LA with more than $1.2 billion in assets.

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Benzinga

JULY 25, 2023

The Banc Of California, PacWest Deal: The companies signed a definitive agreement through which they will combine in an all-stock merger transaction. will merge into Pacific Western Bank, under the terms of the agreement. PacWest will merge into Banc of California, and Banc of California, N.A. Full story available on Benzinga.com

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Benzinga

MARCH 5, 2024

Arrow Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: AROW ) has entered into a definitive agreement with Berkshire Bank, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. Under the deal, Arrow Financial’s bank subsidiary, Glens Falls National Bank, will acquire the branch office at 184 Broadway, Whitehall, New York. NYSE: BHLB ).

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Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 7, 2024

But even with this, you need to start earlier because fewer banks will be open to hiring you, and the banks that are open to hiring you tend to finish recruiting earlier. you will face too many upfront rejections at banks , so you should consider non-IB options for now. If you are an international student applying to U.S.

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Benzinga

JULY 26, 2023

PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ: PACW ) and Banc Of California Inc (NYSE: BANC ) entered into a definitive agreement late Tuesday to combine in an all-stock merger transaction. Here's what the street has to say about the transformational bank merger.

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Benzinga

MARCH 31, 2025

Southern States") (NASDAQ: SSBK ), the parent company of Southern States Bank, jointly announced their entry into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Southern States will be merged with and into FB Financial. Southern States is an established community bank with a leading presence in the markets they serve.

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Brian DeChesare

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

I did not expect to revisit investment banker salary and bonus data for a while, but the banks ruined my plans by changing base salaries multiple times in less than a year. based roles at large banks as of early 2022, along with total compensation from 2021. What Happened to Investment Banking Fees? More on this below.

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Benzinga

APRIL 17, 2024

April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Systematic Savings Bank ("Systematic" or "Bank") (OTC: SSSB ), today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to be acquired by Arlo Financial Holdings, Inc. per share, subject to adjustment as specified in the definitive agreement. SPRINGFIELD, Mo., million in total assets, $52.6

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Brian DeChesare

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

One of the more controversial industry groups is public finance investment banking. The controversy starts with the name: Is public finance “really” investment banking? You could argue this either way, but the short answer is yes , public finance still counts as investment banking. more limited exit opportunities).

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Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 31, 2022

Traditionally, if someone asked the “ sales & trading vs. investment banking ” question, the response was easy: “Do banking unless you really, really like trading and could not imagine doing anything else.”. Investment Banking: 13%. Hedge Funds / Asset Management Directly Out of Undergrad: 28%.

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Brian DeChesare

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The definitions are a bit murky, and they get even murkier the more you dig into them. The best example of a sell-side firm is an investment bank across most industry and product groups , such as healthcare , technology , and M&A. Unfortunately , the ubiquity of these terms has also made them more confusing. see below).

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Benzinga

JULY 29, 2024

(NASDAQ: GABC ) ("German American") and Heartland BancCorp (OTCQX: HLAN ) ("Heartland") jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge Heartland into German American. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, Heartland shareholders, other than the Heartland retirement plan, will receive 3.90

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Brian DeChesare

JULY 5, 2023

If you want to find investment banking league tables , it’s easy: Google the term and add a specific region, industry, or year you’re interested in: “Investment banking league tables us healthcare [20XX]” For faster results, use Image Search to scan the results and find relevant-looking tables. 50 transactions), or fees (e.g., $200

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Benzinga

APRIL 22, 2022

The co-founder of Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH ) scaling project Polygon (CRYPTO: MATIC ) believes that India needs a single regulator to oversee all crypto-related matters, and the current model is cluttered with every official coming up with their own definition of cryptocurrency. See Also: How To Buy Ethereum (ETH).

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Brian DeChesare

APRIL 12, 2023

Over time, investment banking recruiting has become more impersonal with developments like HireVue interviews , online tests, and recruiters conducting the initial screens. At some banks and groups in the U.S., OK, But Why Do Investment Banking Assessment Centers Exist? An AC is broader than the typical Superday in the U.S.

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Brian DeChesare

MARCH 2, 2022

As investment banking recruitment has moved up earlier – especially in the U.S. These factors have made the off-cycle investment banking internship a popular strategy for many students. vs. elsewhere, and it also differs at different types of banks. many students “miss” the process or start too late to have a good chance.

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Reynolds Holding

MAY 1, 2022

The new rules relating to special purpose acquisition companies proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2022, would, if adopted, have far-reaching effects on investment banks involved in business combination transactions involving SPACs. Impact of Proposed Rules on Investment Banks. SPAC transactions.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In reaching that conclusion, the Court rejected a singular focus on the dictionary definition of “tangible object.” Justice Ginsburg explained: “Ordinarily, a word’s usage accords with its dictionary definition. In law as in life, however, the same words, placed in different contexts, sometimes mean different things.” [5]

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Benzinga

DECEMBER 3, 2024

03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Community Banks, Inc. ANB Bank is headquartered in Oakland Park, Florida, a northern and fast-growing part of the Miami metropolitan area. Founded in 1985, ANB Bank primarily services Miami Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. About United Community Banks, Inc. GREENVILLE, S.C.,

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Access to finance was a huge concern at the start of the pandemic [in 2020] as thoughts turned to the global financial crisis and a potential repeat of bank insolvency,” notes Kristen Roberts, partner and head of the London corporate debt practice at HSF. “So It’s a predicament that started to emerge as far back as 2018.

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Benzinga

JUNE 2, 2023

Experienced and Proven Management: ABM's leadership team includes professionals with an aggregate of over 100 years of experience across natural resource extraction, geological engineering, global commodity logistics, and investment banking. Demand for lithium is far outpacing supply, with the U.S.

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Valutico

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For central banks like the Federal Reserve, it helps control the economy. They set this rate to affect how much money moves through banks and influences short-term interest rates. We are going to focus on how discount rates are used in the context of investment, rather than in the context of central banks.

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Benzinga

AUGUST 12, 2024

12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viper Networks (OTCPK: VPER) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the telecommunications assets of Hammer Fiber Optics Holdings Corp, now known as Hammer Technology Holdings (OTCQB: HMMR ). TROY, Mich. and SARASOTA, Fla.,

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Brian DeChesare

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

If there is one sector that has attracted even more hype than technology and TMT , it might just be renewable energy investment banking. But before jumping into the overall advantages and disadvantages, let’s start with the verticals and how banks are set up: Table Of Contents What is Renewable Energy Investment Banking?

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Benzinga

APRIL 3, 2025

BIP") (NYSE: BIP , TSX: BIP ) and its institutional partners (collectively, "Brookfield Infrastructure") reached a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the world-class midstream asset portfolio Colonial Enterprises ("Colonial"), which includes the Colonial Pipeline, for an enterprise value of approximately $9 billion or 9x EBITDA.

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Reynolds Holding

MARCH 25, 2024

Nearly all community banks use technology services from Fiserv, FIS, and Jack Henry for their core banking needs (The Conference of State Banking Supervisors Annual Surveys in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 report that under 1 percent of the respondents rely exclusively on in-house resources to support their technology).

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Benzinga

AUGUST 9, 2022

09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axial, the online M&A platform connecting buyers and sellers of American small and medium-sized businesses, has released its Q2 2022 Lower Middle Market Investment Banking League Tables. Access the Q2 2022 Lower Middle Market Investment Banking League Tables. "The NEW YORK, Aug.

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