Strategy

The IPO market has reopened to the industry, and private equity is playing an increasingly important role. Meanwhile, the defense sector, as reflected by the ITA ETF, returned more than 38% so far this year, far outpacing the S&P 500.

At a recent Jefferies luncheon on “Beyond the Hype: Practical AI for Buy-side Decision Making,” senior leaders across finance and technology gathered to explore how AI is reshaping investment decision-making. The discussion focused on how generative AI is reshaping investor workflows, which platforms are emerging as leaders, and where adoption still hits friction. This article

Last week, SMBC and Jefferies co-hosted a forum for senior executives from leading Japanese corporations and investment firms. The event built on Jefferies’ Sustainability and Transition team’s longstanding collaboration with Japanese leaders to unlock opportunities in the country’s climate investing and decarbonization journey.

Ahead of this year’s conference, we sat down with Dominic Lester, EMEA Head of Investment Banking; Edward Keen, Head of Equities EMEA; and Lorna Shearin, Deputy Head of EMEA Investment Banking, to discuss the themes shaping the European mid-cap landscape and what to expect from the event.

Technology capital markets have been in a transaction winter since the end of 2021. That deep freeze appears to be ending and the field of prospective buyers is expanding.

Zach Weiner, Co-Founder and President of Overtime, offers a blueprint for companies navigating the rapidly evolving consumer landscape. His focus on audience centricity and digital adaptation made Overtime one of the most exciting new ventures in sports and media.

Laurence Tosi, Founder and Managing Partner of WestCap Group, offers guidance to young companies navigating a challenging IPO market.