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Consolidation in the PE industry
Buyside moving to tap more trading venues
New dark pool startup faring well?
Since the start of last year, the number of so-called dark pools has doubled to more than 40, according to Financial News Online. Obviously not all of these guys will survive. Most people Read more...
New indie research shop born
Since most Street firms agreed, as part of the much-reported global settlement, to separate research from banking, a cottage industry of Read more...
So you wanna start a bank
Consolidation in the banking industry has been a big story; the number of banks in the U.S. has fallen to 7,402 in 2006 from 14,411 banks in 1977. But just when you think that big-ness is taking Read more...
Another custodial deal, price too high?
We were all expecting more consolidation in the custodial services niche. Credit Suisse-advised State Street's deal to buy Investors Financial Services for $4.5 billion reflects that. The premium Read more...
The LSE hits back at Nasdaq
The London Stock Exchange has responded to the hostile action of the Nasdaq with a document that makes clear its view that the Nasdaq's bid is not rich enough. It does not mention any competing Read more...
Hedge funds face shortage of managerial talent
Contrary to popular opinion, not just anyone can run a hedge fund. That fact is presenting some problems for Read more...
Will KBW be the latest bubble sensation?
Keefe Bruyette & Woods, priced its IPO this week, and the early (very)aftermarket activity was fairly strong. It trades under the ticker symbol KBW. The 430-employee investment bank has a Read more...

