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Over the last several years the term “ESG” has risen to prominence. Investors are increasingly making deals that impact environmental, social, and governmental social...

Chicago-based investment bank Uplift Partners recently chose to partner with Finalis Securities as their broker-dealer. We spoke with Victor Culiuc, a Managing...

The Series 82 exam is a FINRA qualification designed for securities professionals who solicit and sell private placement securities as part of primary offerings....

Investment banking often conjures images of linear career paths—business school, analyst roles, and upward climbs through major institutions. Yet, some advisors arrive...

Navigating U.S. Markets Without a U.S. License

Cross-border capital has always been a balancing act: the opportunity to access U.S. investors weighed against one of the...

AI is no longer a futuristic idea hovering at the edges of investment banking. It is already reshaping workflows, accelerating execution, and redefining how boutique...

If you’re looking for proven methods for creating killer pitch decks—one of the key tools for success in your M&A transactions—you’ve come to the right place. In this...

Introduction: A New Era for Private Capital Allocation

Private markets are undergoing a fundamental shift. Traditional exits through IPOs and acquisitions have slowed...

For investment bankers based outside of the U.S., accessing the U.S. capital markets presents a lucrative $115 trillion opportunity in annual securities trading in U.S....

Investment bankers, dealmakers, and independent placement agents are, rightfully, keenly sensitive to receiving a clean bill of health from FINRA. In this article, we...