All articles by Satarupa Bhowmik

Citi, UBS lead APAC M&A financial advisory rankings in Q1 2025

UBS led the rankings by deal volume, having advised on 10 transactions during the quarter.

Kirkland & Ellis emerges as leading M&A legal adviser in North America for Q1 2025

Kirkland & Ellis took the leading position by advising on 96 deals worth a total of $90bn in the first quarter of 2025.

JP Morgan, Houlihan Lokey lead M&A advisory rankings in North America for Q1 2025

JP Morgan took the leading position in terms of deal value by advising on transactions totalling $127.3bn.

HSBC opens new wealth centre in Hangzhou, China

The bank plans to open additional centres in major cities such as Guangzhou, Nanjing, Qingdao, and Dalian by the end of this year.

Kirkland & Ellis and CMS lead European M&A legal rankings in Q1 2025

Kirkland & Ellis secured the top position by deal value, advising on transactions valued at $16.9bn.

Goldman Sachs, PwC lead European M&A advisory rankings in Q1 2025

Goldman Sachs secured the top position by deal value, by advising on transactions worth a total of $17.6bn.

Goldman Sachs reports 15% profit growth in Q1 2025

Net revenues for Q1 2025 reached $15.06bn, up 6% from $14.21bn in the same quarter of the prior year.

Standard Chartered launches sports investment fund for affluent clients

The fund will focus on opportunities within the sports, media, and entertainment sectors.

Kirkland & Ellis leads M&A legal advisers in Q1 2025

Kirkland & Ellis maintained its top position by advising on 108 deals worth $107bn.

JP Morgan and Houlihan Lokey lead M&A financial advisers in Q1 2025