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UBS and Rand Merchant Bank top M&A financial advisers in Middle East & Africa region during Q1 2025, reveals GlobalData

UBS and Rand Merchant Bank were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the Middle East & Africa region during the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 by value and volume, respectively, according to the latest financial advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s Deals Database […]
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GPT-4.1 impresses influencers with coding prowess, surpassing GPT-4o, reveals GlobalData

OpenAI emerged as a prominent subject of discussion among influencers in mid-April 2025, driven by the introduction of its GPT-4.1 model suite, comprising GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1-mini, and GPT-4.1-nano, specifically designed for developer applications. This rise to prominence was reinforced by the accompanying prompting guide and the models’ integration into platforms such as VS Code, GitHub Copilot, […]
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RBC Capital Markets and UBS top M&A financial advisers in South & Central America region during Q1 2025, reveals GlobalData

RBC Capital Markets and UBS were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financial advisers in the South & Central America region during the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 by value and volume, respectively, according to the latest financial advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s Deals Database […]
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Kirkland & Ellis and CMS top M&A legal advisers in Europe in Q1 2025, finds GlobalData

Kirkland & Ellis and CMS were the top mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisers in Europe during the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 by value and volume, respectively, according to the latest legal advisers league table by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Deals Database has revealed that Kirkland & Ellis achieved its leading position in terms […]
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Travel and tourism sees resilient M&A activity amid 5% dip in overall deal volume in Q1 2025, reveals GlobalData

Deal-making in the travel and tourism sector showed signs of cautious optimism in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, with overall activity experiencing only around 5% year-on-year (YoY) dip. While venture financing and private equity deals declined, mergers and acquisitions saw modest growth, highlighting investor selectivity and regional resilience as key themes amid the evolving […]
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Bank of America’s multifaceted advertising strategy emphasizes financial empowerment, digital convenience, and business support, reveals GlobalData

Bank of America’s YouTube ad campaigns from the last six months (October 2024 to March 2025), strategically allocated resources to enhance financial literacy, digital banking experiences, and entrepreneurial growth. By leveraging educational platforms, streamlined mobile applications, and bespoke business solutions, Bank of America’s approach reflects an intent to function as a significant contributor to financial […]
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Trump’s tariff U-turn drives 550% surge in influencer debate amid deep divide, finds GlobalData

President Donald Trump hit a 90-day pause on tariffs for key US trade partners, except China. The unexpected move reversed his hardline stance, triggered a market rally, and eased global trade tensions. Consequently, the conversation related to ‘Tariffs’ among the influencers week-on-week surged by 550%, in the second week of April, reveals the Social Media […]
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India and Japan offer hope amid 6% decline in global deal activity in Q1 2025, reveals GlobalData

The global deal landscape (mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity and venture financing deals) declined 6% year-on-year (YoY) during the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, as economic uncertainty weighed on investor confidence. However, markets like India and Japan stood out by defying the global trend, signaling that select regions continue to attract deal-makers despite broader […]
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APAC top 50 market cap hits $8.3 trillion in Q1 2025 as tech titans drive growth amid mixed regional outlook, reveals GlobalData

The combined market capitalization of the top 50 companies in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region surged to $8.3 trillion for the quarter ended 31 March 2025 (Q1), reflecting a 14% year-on-year increase. Technology firms led the charge, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Tencent Holdings dominating the rankings, while traditional sectors like automotive and energy […]
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Large pharma drug licensing from China reaches record high at 28% in 2024, reveals GlobalData

Licensing agreements for Chinese drug candidates hit a record high in 2024, with large pharma in-licensing 28% of innovator drugs from Chinese biopharma companies. Total deal values of innovator drug licensing agreements involving Chinese biopharma licensors surged 66%, from $16.6 billion in 2023 to $41.5 billion in 2024, marking a five-year high, according to GlobalData, […]
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US tariffs on Vietnamese imports trigger strategic pivot as growth forecast trimmed to 6.5% for 2025: GlobalData

Following the news that the 10% US import tariff, including a 46% hike specifically targeting Vietnamese goods, will take effect on 09 April 2025; Annapurna Pillutla, Analyst, Economic Research at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “In response to the US tariffs, Vietnam reaffirmed its commitment to fair trade and transparency. […]
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