Corporate Finance / M&A

Trends That Are Reshaping Wealth Management Today

For industries to thrive and remain relevant, they must be willing to embrace change – and the wealth management industry is no exception. As consumers’ lifestyles, priorities, and demands shift, companies must continue to evolve to cater to their needs. Change, after all, is inevitable.

27. June 2019

Risk Management in Asset Management: Trends and Developments

The world’s economy is constantly shifting. Mega trends are altering the way in which we do business. All industries will be affected as regulatory, fiscal and political uncertainties redraw the world we live in, creating unprecedented challenges.

21. January 2019 | Drooms Global

The low down on ICOs: the best form of crowdfunding?

In 2017 alone, initial coin offerings (ICOs) raised $5.6 billion worth of capital compared to just $1 billion for traditional venture capital. While several companies are opting for the new fundraising option however, just as many are warning against it.

12. April 2018 | Drooms Global

M&A in 2018: What will characterise next year's transactions?

M&A activity has been on an upward trajectory in the past few years. In 2015, such activity reached a record-breaking US$4.3 trillion worldwide. Although this activity has since slowed slightly, deal sizes are hanging on – it’s been a seller’s market. So, what are the predictions for 2018?

06. December 2017 | Drooms Global

China moving to renewable energy – who is following?

China is one of the world’s biggest polluters, but it is also the country leading the change towards renewables. As the US has chosen to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, China is attracting more followers to adopt its strategy – a very attractive perspective for investors.

16. November 2017 | Drooms Global

Interview with Olivier Laffitte: Legal documentation is crucial for valuing wind power projects

Olivier Laffitte is a partner at the full-service international law firm Taylor Wessing, where he heads up the departments of Public Law, Projects and Energy. In this interview, he speaks about the most important trends in the field of renewable energies both in France and across Europe as well as covering the importance of legal documentation.

23. October 2017 | Drooms Global

Risk factors for cross-border M&A deals

Merger and acquisition (M&A) deals are never easy or without some level of risk. But the risks can be slightly different and more prevalent when the M&A deal is a cross-border deal. Deloitte’s research into cross-border M&A deals and their associated risk factors revealed what worries executives the most when approaching these deals.

19. October 2017 | Drooms Global

Three mistakes to avoid with energy due diligence

Deal making in the energy sector is valuable but can be tricky. The sector can currently be divided into two groups: markets with regulated and well-managed networks, and those that are still looking to develop. Both, however, offer valuable opportunities – as long as due diligence is at the core of deal making.

29. August 2017 | Drooms Global

The 25 essential documents for your M&A deals

Regardless of the size of a transaction, a due diligence is to some extent a regulated process. Having these 25 documents in your data room will make a world of difference. Here we advise you on how to start off a deal on the right foot.

08. August 2017 | Drooms Global

Startups are discovering the crowd

One of the areas that has changed the most as a result of digitisation is funding. Startup funding is not what it used to be – there are different ways of funding available with plenty more opportunities to attract investment. How has the change taken place and what do startups need to know about new online funding platforms?

26. July 2017 | Drooms Global

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