Tag: Mergers and Acquisitions

Newsmakers August 4, 2020

GCM Grosvenor Merges with SPAC to Go Public

Interest in the so-called ‘blank check’ companies has surged during the pandemic from investors seeking easier ways to fund IPOs.

Corporate Moves March 9, 2020

Aon Buys Willis Towers Watson in $30 Billion All-Stock Deal

The transaction will form the biggest insurance broker in the world.

Asset Management Culture February 3, 2020

M&A Will Rise in 2020, Just Not as Fast, Survey Says

Deloitte poll finds that 63% of dealmakers look for more activity this year, down from 2019’s expectations.

NYC Pensions Seek Public Equities Passive Index Asset Managers

It is the first time the city’s pension funds have solicited managers for public equity...

New Jersey Pension Fund Seeks Emerging Private Equity Managers

The state’s Division of Investment invites managers who meet its investment criteria to in-person meetings...

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