All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

Goldman Sachs and Houlihan Lokey top M&A advisers list in Q1 2026

The rankings showed Goldman Sachs advised on deals worth a combined $267bn during the quarter.   

HSBC banker Gerry Keefe exits after restructuring

Gerry Keefe’s departure follows a reorganisation of the bank’s global operations.  

Schroders chief says wealth arm will stay after Nuveen deal – report

Schroders acquired Cazenove in 2013 for £424m.

SMBC and Julius Baer plan India tech hubs – report 

The moves highlight India’s increasing importance to global finance as a base for GCCs.

Titan Wealth moves to buy Plymouth adviser Sound Financial Management

Titan Wealth said the acquisition would increase its regional presence and enhances its proposition.

Morgan Stanley and Houlihan Lokey top 2025 M&A financial advisors list

Morgan Stanley advised on transactions worth a combined $872.7bn, the highest aggregate value recorded among advisers during the period.

Asset manager Robeco names new CIO 

The incoming CIO brings over 25 years of experience in global financial markets.  

SS&C enters around $1bn deal to acquire fund network Calastone

Calastone manages a network linking more than 4,500 financial institutions across 57 markets worldwide.

KGI Bank opens first overseas branch in Hong Kong

The bank anticipates that this expansion would enhance its operational scale and business capabilities.

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Alston & Bird top H1 2025 financial services M&A legal advisory list  

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz advised on deals worth $54.3bn, securing the top position in terms of value.