A SNEAK PEEK INTO THE 2024 IPO SUMMARY
A SNEAK PEEK INTO THE 2024 IPO SUMMARY By Sam Van, Founder and CEO Summary In 2024, the capital markets saw a lively 225 IPOs, featuring both equities and SPACs. Operating companies jumped into the IPO pool with around 176 deals, splashing out a cool $30.1 billion. Suddenly, the secondary market stole the show, raking…
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THE FINANCE EXPERT BEHIND 80+ COMPANIES LISTED ON NYSE & NASDAQ
THE FINANCE EXPERT BEHIND 80+ COMPANIES LISTED ON NYSE & NASDAQ In late November, students from BUV and other leading universities came together for the highly anticipated talk show “Dream Big, Build Bigger – The Journey from Zero to IPO,” featuring Sam Van, a world-renowned finance expert and the Founder & CEO of SRO Partners.…
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Will AI Replace Investment Bankers and Transform the IPO Process?
Will AI Replace Investment Bankers and Transform the IPO Process? With the rise of Artificial Intelligence across Legal, Banking, Trading (algo), and Accounting fields, a pressing question emerges: Can AI replace investment bankers and third-party service providers in the IPO process? The pre-IPO journey is notoriously labor-intensive and costly, encompassing extensive due diligence, regulatory filings,…
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Global Outlook and Opportunities in the Merger and Acquisitions for 2025
The global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape for 2025 is poised for a significant resurgence, driven by several key factors: Economic and Political Climate The re-election of U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced a pro-business environment characterized by anticipated deregulation and corporate tax reductions. This shift is expected to invigorate M&A activities, with projections indicating…
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Summary of key provisions on Singapore Government passing that anti-discrimination bill
What you need to be aware of! In November 2024, the Singapore Parliament introduced the Workplace Fairness Bill, marking a significant step toward enshrining anti-discrimination measures into law. This legislation aims to protect employees from discriminatory practices across various stages of employment, including hiring, ongoing employment, and termination. Key Provisions of the Workplace Fairness Bill:…
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