Capital Co. and India’s primary market has surged over the past couple of years as surging inflows from India is one of the few emerging markets offering strong growth, said Abhinav Bharti, head of India BloombergLive EventsThat’s drawing attention from global investors who are looking for alternatives to China. India has emerged as the world’s fourth-busiest market for first-time share sales in 2025, with regulators taking steps to ease the approval process and household-name companies preparing to tap pu ...

IPO Market Outlook - India's IPO proceeds are projected to reach a record high for the third consecutive year in 2026 [1] - Strong pipeline and robust investor demand are expected to fuel the momentum [1] Investment Banking Perspective - Top investment bankers anticipate continued growth in the Indian IPO market [1]

在中央金融工作会议提出"做好金融五篇大文章"的战略指引下，高水平专业人才已成为推动区域金融高 质量发展的核心动力。为积极构建"聚才、育才、用才"的良性生态，赋能区域经济发展，近日，姑苏 区"英才伙伴"聘任顾问授牌仪式在"2025年度资本市场卓越执业英才"活动中举行。 活动现场，来自投行、会计师事务所、律师事务所等关键领域的刘天宇、周丽涛、涂振连、束哲民、曲 光杰、梁瑾六位资深专家，正式获聘为姑苏区"英才伙伴"。作为各自行业的标杆与智慧源泉，他们将以 深厚的专业积淀和丰富的实战经验，为姑苏区资本市场的高质量建设贡献专业力量。 仪式上，苏州市财政局副局长尤佩红、姑苏区委常委、统战部部长徐联全共同为六位专家颁发了聘书。 这份聘书，不仅是一份崇高的荣誉，更是一份沉甸甸的责任。相信在各位"英才伙伴"的鼎力支持下，姑 苏区资本市场必将迎来新的发展机遇，为区域经济的高质量发展注入更强劲、更持续的金融动能。 ...

Today's CPI print lighter than expected though muddied a bit by the government shutdown. Goldman's chief economist Yan Hatsius is here at Post9 with what it means for the economy and of course for the Feds. It's nice to see you again.Welcome back. >> Great to see you Scott. >> Do you believe the 27 is real cuz there seems some some question because of the shutdown.>> There are some questions around the shelter numbers in particular and there is more uncertainty of course. So I would discount some of this. I ...

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Thursday saw the release of a much lighter-than-expected consumer price report for November, breaking from the recent trend of sticky inflation.Stocks jumped. Yields fell. Odds of a Federal Reserve rate increased.And many economists scratched their heads.The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the consumer price index had an annual inflation rate of 2.7% last month, while core CPI – a measure that excludes volatile food and energy prices – was even lower at 2.6%. Both were below than what economists ha ...

Welcome back. Stocks are higher after the cooler than expected inflation data this morning. But some questions now being raised about how much we might trust this print.Our Steve Leeman's looking into that. I'm seen the Brucellis response this morning. Uh [laughter] dude, that was one flawed report.>> That's one of my bullet points here, Carl. And you guys were just talking about this stocks loving this cooler than expected inflation report. The bond market and economists highly skeptical with many saying c ...

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York on December 16, 2025.Wall Street could be in for a volatile end to the week as traders brace for what Goldman Sachs says will be the largest options expiration on record.More than $7.1 trillion in notional options exposure is set to expire this Friday, according to Goldman, including roughly $5 trillion tied to the S&P 500 index and $880 billion linked to single stocks. December options expirations are typically ...

Core Insights - The 2025 Middle Market Business Owners Survey Report by Capstone Partners reveals significant insights into the decision-making processes, growth strategies, and financial outlooks of U.S. middle market companies [1][3] Group 1: Economic Concerns and Business Adjustments - For the third consecutive year, 92.5% of CEOs identified inflation as their primary concern affecting company growth [7] - 39.7% of business owners have reduced company expenses in response to tariffs [7] - CEO perspectives on the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act are mixed, with 41.4% expecting no impact, 36.7% anticipating negative effects, and 21.9% viewing it positively [7] Group 2: Capital Markets and Growth Strategies - 57.4% of CEOs have engaged in at least one capital markets transaction in the past year to enhance growth and optimize capital structure [7] - Private equity interest in middle market businesses is rising, with 53.9% of business owners reporting contact from a PE firm in the last year [7] - Over half (55.9%) of business owners plan to implement growth strategies in the next 12 months, indicating a shift towards growth rather than just financial stability [7] Group 3: Performance Improvement and M&A Outlook - The need for performance improvement support among business owners has increased by 3.4% compared to the previous year, as they aim to maintain margins and improve operational efficiencies [7] - A record 75.8% of business owners are preparing for an exit, suggesting a potential surge in middle market M&A activity [7] Group 4: Economic Outlook and Revenue Projections - The percentage of CEOs with a very positive outlook on the U.S. economy has risen to 18.7% in 2025, marking the first increase in five years as clarity around interest rates and inflation improves [7] - Business owners anticipate continued revenue growth, with 26.9% projecting a 1-9% year-over-year increase and 27.2% expecting growth of 10-25% [7]

Core Viewpoint - Mizuho Securities has agreed to acquire over 60% of Avendus Capital, enhancing its presence in India's financial services market and establishing a strategic partnership for growth [1][2][3]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - Mizuho will purchase shares from Avendus Capital's majority shareholder, Redpoint Investments, and co-founder Ranu Vohra [1]. - The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and will result in Avendus becoming a consolidated subsidiary of Mizuho upon completion [2]. - Avendus founders and existing leadership will continue to manage the firm, maintaining its strategy and brand identity [2][4]. Group 2: Strategic Implications - The acquisition will provide Mizuho access to Avendus's operational identity and brand while leveraging its institutional network and global scale [5]. - Mizuho Financial serves over 20 million retail clients in Japan and operates more than 100 offices globally, offering a range of corporate and investment banking services [5]. - This move is expected to strengthen Mizuho's position in India's capital markets and support clients' interests in expanding into the Indian market [6]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Avendus co-founder and CEO Gaurav Deepak expressed optimism about the long-term strategic partnership with Mizuho, aiming to bring innovative capital solutions to the Indian ecosystem [3]. - Mizuho is actively assessing opportunities to expand its investment banking operations in India, leveraging its corporate advisory and finance experience from other regions [7].