The deals market podcast series

In our latest M&A update Stuart McKee and Sean Williams discuss emerging trends in the market and look at how these are affecting their clients and their sales processes.

[Audio]: Deals in todays market

For many UK companies doing deals in growth markets remains incredibly challenging. We have carried out an assessment of over 200 deals, and interviewed 20 senior deal makers who have bought businesses in growth markets to understand the root causes of problems, and how they overcame the challenges encountered. Chris Hemmings discusses the findings with Alastair Rimmer and John Dwyer.

[Audio]: Deals in growth economies

Our Debt Markets and Debt Brokerage businesses are regularly speaking to over 150 investors. As fragmentation continues, reach and scale will be key to accessing this investor base. In these volatile times, we urge CEOs and CFOs to plan early and develop detailed funding contingencies. Nick Atkinson discusses with Rob Boulding and Sandeep.

[Audio]: Current market conditions

2011 turned out to be a more difficult year than expected for the consumer. The pace of recovery slowed down due to tough market conditions. 2012 is likely to continue as 2011 left off. But there are reasons for optimism including; the strength of large corporate balance sheets and the interest from sovereign wealth funds and Private Equity, particularly in emerging markets and for niche sectors and brands. Neil Coomber is joined by Neil Sutton, Christine Cross and Shane Horgan.

[Audio]: The consumer goods market

[Audio]: European media deals

[Audio]: Fintech deals

[Audio]: The Tech deals market

[Audio]: Big data in tech deals

[Audio]: Deals and Cyber Security