Beyond The Obvious

<p>The effects of the geopolitical climate over the past few months have rippled out across Debt Capital Markets. </p><p>From the conflict in the Middle East and its impact on global oil prices, to questions around the...

<p>Within leveraged finance, there has been a shift in activity in term loan B, high yield and CLO markets as the industry contends with the resetting of software valuations as a result of the AI disruption. In the...

<p>Equity capital markets are off to a strong start in 2026, with IPO activity accelerating after several years of subdued issuance. Early momentum, improving performance and a growing pipeline across sectors are...

<p>Leveraged finance markets experienced a meaningful pick up of activity in 2025 driven largely by continued high volumes of data center financings, including several of Mizuho’s recently lead deals. <br> <br>But as we...

<p>Debt Capital Markets are off to a running start in the new year, with heavy supply flooding the markets in the first week of January.</p><p>Looking ahead to the rest of 2026, how will the lofty market estimates hold...

<p>Consumer habits are evolving at an unprecedented pace, reshaping M&A activity in the sector worldwide. Companies are using acquisitions to capture growth, enter new markets, and acquire on-trend brands, while...

<p>Debt Capital Markets have seen a period of record-breaking supply post-Labor Day, particularly around the AI and AI adjacent space and the recent flurry of U.S. data center transactions.</p><p>As we approach the end...

<p>Europe’s M&A landscape is undergoing rapid change. A softening economy, rising energy costs and global competition are forcing companies to refocus and redefine their core strategies. For many, that means divesting...

<p>Asia is a global growth hotspot, with a digitizing economy, rising middle class and accelerating urbanization driving strong M&A activity. From digital infrastructure to consumer, financial services, and industrials...

<p>From slowing volumes to evolving sector trends, the Spanish M&A market has seen several developments shaping dealmaking activity in 2025. As the year progresses, what are the key challenges and opportunities for...

<p>The Nordic region continues to outperform much of Europe when it comes to M&A. Combining stability, low inflation, and well-capitalized markets, it remains a magnet for private equity and corporate...

<p>Australia remains one of the most attractive destinations for foreign investment, supported by low sovereign risk, a transparent regulatory framework and a favorable exchange rate. The country averages approximately...

<p>From shifting political environments to macroeconomic uncertainties, the European market has seen several trends that have influenced dealmaking activity in 2025. As we move into the end of the year, what are the...

<p>Is the long-awaited return of the IPO market finally upon us? This year, the IPO market is on track to surpass last year’s ~$30 billion of issuance, as tech IPOs rebound and a wave of diversified companies hit the...

<p>Investment Grade Debt Capital Markets are seeing strong momentum this summer, with year-to-date supply pacing toward the second-largest year on record, following the highs of 2020.</p><p>In this latest episode of...