Nexa Equity has appointed Peter Stefanski, a long-time investor at Thoma Bravo, as Partner to accelerate its push into software and AI-driven businesses. Stefanski joins after 14 years at Thoma Bravo, where he served as Partner on its flagship fund and led several high-profile buyouts across the application software sector, including J.D. Power, Medallia, Planview,...
India is moving swiftly to reform its financial sector after nearly $17 billion in foreign outflows this year, the sharpest withdrawal among Asian markets. The government and regulators are now doubling down on capital market liberalization and credit expansion to stabilize investor sentiment and strengthen the country’s financial system amid growing concerns over the impact...
Sweden’s EQT (EQTAB.ST) plans to more than double its European investments to €250 billion ($292 billion) over the next five years — but CEO Per Franzén is warning that Europe must act fast to stay competitive with the U.S. In an open letter, Franzén urged policymakers to remove barriers that prevent tech startups from scaling,...
Republican lawmakers have thrown their support behind President Donald Trump’s proposal to restrict exports to China of technologies developed or produced using U.S. software, marking one of the administration’s toughest moves yet in its escalating technology standoff with Beijing. ⚙️ The Proposal The draft policy — confirmed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent — could curb...
JPMorgan Chase has appointed Kevin Brunner, a Bank of America (BofA) veteran, as Global Chair of Investment Banking and Mergers & Acquisitions, according to an internal memo reported by Reuters. 🔹 Strategic Leadership Move This marks part of JPMorgan’s broader effort to strengthen its investment banking leadership amid a resurgence in global dealmaking and IPO...
India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has clarified that mutual funds are prohibited from investing in pre-IPO placements, reinforcing strict limits on exposure to unlisted securities. 🏦 Key Policy Update 💡 Context and Market Impact ⚖️ Regulatory Rationale SEBI introduced tighter AIF and investment rules in 2023 to curb indirect...