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Building connections isn’t just about networking; it’s about developing trust, sharing knowledge, and fostering mutual growth. Whether it’s in a professional or personal setting, I believe that genuine relationships and impactful partnerships are the foundation for long-term success and fulfillment. #connections #b2b

This week has flown! 🛩️ I spent Wednesday evening in London with Barclays Eagle Labs and Connectd in the company of a handful of creative and energetic start-up companies (+🍷+🍕) Some good discussions around: 🤔 the pros and cons of bringing advisers onboard. 🤔 if-how-when they should be remunerated? 🤔 how independent an invested adviser can be? 🤔the differences between an adviser and non-executive director. 🤔whether board or business adviser - often a bit of a grey zone. "Creating the future with care" sits at the heart of my D7 Advisers Ltd portfolio. It a theme that connects my purpose and passion and focusses on more than just creating financial value. https://d7advisers.co.uk

In 2024 we have seen something of a 'renaissance' in share-for-share offers in UK public M&A. In this Article, Seth Jones, Matt Hamilton-Foyn and I explore: (i) this growing trend and the drivers and advantages of using equity as consideration in public M&A deals; (ii) tactical considerations if equity consideration may be offered; and (iii) key issues under the Takeover Code and otherwise Read our full article below: https://lnkd.in/es-57j8t

It was great hearing Murtaza Merchant, Managing Partner and Co-head of Business Development share his insights on a panel at the MUFG Investor Services inaugural London Alts and Private Markets Forum in London. The panel ‘Fostering a Culture of Well-Being and Growth’ considered the importance of developing a working environment where the whole team feels a connection with the company whether through its wellbeing initiatives, or through its cultural focus making everyone feel welcome. For more about MV Credit’s commitment to DEI https://lnkd.in/eYKAGYUb

How good are you at qualifying your prospects? I've got to say that it's something I'm working on, and yesterday's session at the NatWest Accelerator with Andrew Wilcock and Adam Walters was extremely inspiring and thought provoking. We learnt about: 🤔Understanding your sales process - how your prospects move through the funnel, what you ask, why and where 🤔 Understanding that you are ALWAYS pitching for business - when at Accelerator days, on social media, in the school pick up queue - you never know where your next amazing customer might be 🤔 Discriminatory spend - how we're not battling for our prospects to simply choose us over our competitors, we're battling for a slice of that discriminatory spend that they have 🤔 How to use models like BANT-F to score/assess prospects so we spend our valuable time on the ones that are a right fit for our businesses and our ethos Now I've got a lot of work to do to feed this learning into my processes. Especially the last one! But it will be worth it. And, as always it was lovely to catch up with some inspiring entrepreneurs and work as a team with Trevor Price Emmaline Vaughan Ronson and Carole Sandhu

Leading LBBW to New Heights in Asia Pacific: A Conversation with Mr.Jens Ruebbert Thrilled to share my interview with Mr.Jens Ruebbert, Managing Director at LBBW Asia Pacific. We delved into his impressive career journey, the bank's growth strategies, and the importance of building strong partnerships. Jens Ruebbert discussed the challenges and opportunities of navigating the ever-evolving financial landscape, and how LBBW is staying ahead of the curve through innovation and sustainable practices. Key takeaways: Company Growth: LBBW is focused on expanding its client base, product offerings, and regional presence in Asia Pacific.📈 Partner Collaborations: The bank prioritizes long-term relationships with suppliers and clients, emphasizing mutual benefit and innovation. 🤝💪 Sustainability Initiatives: LBBW is committed to sustainable transformation, including financing renewable energy projects and promoting green practices.🌳🔌 Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project and the impact it will have on the future of Banking industry in the next edition of The CEO Magazine Global💡 Till then enjoy the latest version of The CEO Magazine Global here: https://lnkd.in/gAtQCXsv #banking #leadership #AsiaPacific #LBBW #sustainability #innovation #finance #Sustainability #BusinessExpansion#theceomagazine

Follow last year’s M&A action worldwide and discover the top M&A lawyers in Australia and New Zealand. Track the biggest deals and their makers by region, sub-sector, funding type, demographic, and more. Download the latest Dealmakers League report now! #wheredealsaremade #mergersandacquisitions

Ice Miller LLP partner Robert Ouellette was quoted in a recent Smart Business Network article about the state of this year's M&A deal market and how it is a little less robust than past years. He says, "Activity is more industry and niche specific. There are plenty of deals getting done but not across all industries and all sizes of companies as in some past years." Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/KoPm50Tk0kl

Please hear IQEQs Chief Commercial Officer, for her insights on the crucial role of people culture in future-proofing the financial industry. Learn more about IQ-EQ Crossroads: https://ow.ly/MxtK50SIYXY

Please join me in Edinburgh in two weeks' time. I'm chairing The Quoted Companies Alliance panel discussion on all things markets and governance. We have an excellent speaker line-up. What do quoted companies need to thrive? We're listening and learning, and eager to campaign for members right across the UK. Thanks CMS UK and Computershare UK for hosting this event. #networking #growthcapital #investment #smallcaps #midcaps #publicequity #edinburgh #scotland #financialservices #shares #ukeconomy #corporategovernance