Global Deals Review: Q1 2011
Crises' impact on M&A; short-term
This year is set to be a blockbuster for deals, exemplified by mega acquisitions such as T-Mobile USA or Genzyme, with turmoil in the Middle East and Japan causing just a temporary slowdown. Full Article
Boutique firms see "pure advice" paying off
Executives at boutique investment banks see an increasing number of clients wanting their advice after a Delaware ruling last month accused a large investment bank of conflicts of interest. Full Article
Goldman slides to 10th spot in M&A; rankings
Wall Street's most powerful bank, Goldman Sachs Group, is making its worst showing in U.S. deal advisory rankings in more than two decades, sliding to 10th place in the first quarter of this year. Full Article
AT&T; deal cements Morgan Stanley's lead
AT&T; Inc's blockbuster deal for T-Mobile USA cements Morgan Stanley's position as the top dog in adviser rankings and is the culmination of a year of work by its telecoms team. Full Article
Solid start to 2011 Asia M&A;
Deal-making in Asia got off to a strong start in 2011, with cashed-up companies tapping investment opportunities in sectors from energy to industrials, and bankers say the transaction pipeline for the rest of the year looks healthy. Full Article
Asia private equity off to good start
Private equity deals in Asia got off to a steady start in 2011, as buyout funds provided capital to companies in rapidly growing China and India, and some analysts say competition is pushing up valuation in some Asian countries. Full Article
Glencore fights to save $26 billion Xstrata bid
LONDON - Commodities trader Glencore fought to save its $26 billion bid for miner Xstrata on Wednesday after shareholder Qatar stunned the pair with a late demand for better terms, forcing them to push back the timing of the deal. | Video
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