A resurgent U.S. economy in the first half of the year and forecasts for strong growth in the back half sustained the momentum that started in the fourth quarter of 2019. … READ MORE >
With embedded finance, Walmart takes aim at consumer financial services
In January, Walmart announced its fintech startup with Ribbit Capital, a fintech-focused venture capital firm. Through this partnership, Walmart plans to build affordable digital financial products for its more than 230 million customers who visit its 10,800 locations. … READ MORE >
Private equity and venture capital stay resilient in the EU and UK
After a year of upheaval, private equity and venture capital dealmaking ended last year on a strong note in the European Union and the U.K., and that momentum is poised to continue. … READ MORE >
How SPACs and direct listings are reshaping the capital markets
The volume and dollar value of public listings went on a tear last year as private companies took advantage of a bullish stock market to raise cash at attractive valuations. … READ MORE >
Private equity firms pledge their support for Diversity in Action initiative
Under the Diversity in Action initiative, investors commit to advancing diversity and inclusion, both within their organizations and within the industry more broadly. … READ MORE >
Is cash no longer king?
Cashless payments are rapidly becoming the norm as the spread of the coronavirus has forced consumers and businesses to change their ways. … READ MORE >
401(k) plans can now offer investments in private equity, but should they?
Private equity firms have been searching for a way to tap into the vast pools of capital available in 401(k) plans – something that could offer plan participants more options for investing while setting up guardrails that would provide some measure of protection. Now they have a way. … READ MORE >
Global M&A nosedives, and what comes next is still in question
Global mergers and acquisitions plunged in April as companies worked through business challenges resulting from the coronavirus. As parts of the world begin to reopen their economies, questions remain on how bad the aftertaste will be for corporate deal making. … READ MORE >