The Real Deal

By SS&C

This podcast gives dealmakers perspectives on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) trends, the biggest deals and insight into the latest technology news and trends. Listen to learn about best practices ... more

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The podcast currently has 136 episodes available.

The Real Deal episodes:

May 20, 2022European Regulation for the Technology, Media & Telecoms Sector
In this episode, we’re looking at the European Commission’s approach to a major telecom’s merger and new regulations being introduced in Europe and the U.K. to target the giants. Joining us from PaRR are Jeremy Fleming-Jones, a senior regulatory editor, and Jacob Parry, a senior reporter. Both are based in Brussels. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
MásMóvil and Orange: Is this deal a test of the EC’s stance on M&A?
The wider regulatory TMT landscape in Europe
New rules affecting the tech sector
The potential impact of the Digital Markets Act on gatekeepers
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May 13, 2022Everything Dealmakers Need to Know About Cyberspace Administration of China
In this week’s episode, we look at the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and how the data regulator is impacting Chinese companies looking to list in the U.S.
Joining host Julie-Anna Needham is Lisha Zhou, China managing editor for Mergermarket, Dealreporter and PaRR, and Kimberly Jin, a regulatory reporter for PaRR based in Shanghai. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
History and role of the Cyberspace Administration of China
Auditing process for Chinese companies looking to list in the U.S.
Framework of CAC’s review and state of current filings
Evolution of CAC as M&A regulator
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16min
May 06, 2022Canadian M&A Activity in 2022
In this week’s episode, we’re analyzing Canadian M&A activity with Jill Chua, managing director for investment banking at Raymond James. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
Listen to learn about:
Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) trends in Canadian M&A dealmaking
Impact of ESG on various industries
The effect of rising interest rates on M&A and private equity (PE)
Canadian cities that could become the next tech hub
How PE firms will deploy dry powder in Canada
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16min
April 29, 2022 The Rise of HR Technology in Latin America
In this week’s episode, we’re exploring the HR tech sector in Latin America with Max Gonzales, a Mergermarket correspondent based in São Paulo, Brazil. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
• Latin America’s tech landscape
• Rise of HR tech in LATAM since the pandemic
• Problems HR tech firms are addressing
• Why the sector has become a hotspot of M&A activity
• Cross-border M&A activity among large IT and private equity firms
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April 22, 2022U.S. Banking M&A Activity in 2022
In this episode, we explore the outlook for banking M&A in the U.S. Joining host Julie-Anna Needham is Calvin Trice, financial services reporter for Mergermarket. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
2022 outlook vs. reality
How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has disrupted equity markets
The impact of rising interest rates on deal activity in the banking sector
The size of valuations for banks seeking M&A deals
The political appetite for M&A deals
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11min
April 19, 2022The Impact of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine On ECM Activity in EMEA
In this week’s episode, we’re discussing equity capital markets (ECM) activity in the EMEA region and how it has been impacted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Joining host Julie-Anna Needham are ION Analytics’ Samuel Kerr, senior ECM editor, and Cristiano Dalla Bona, ECM reporter. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affected the IPO pipeline in EMEA
Pockets of opportunities in Saudi Arabia and Dubai
How Aramco’s IPO helped bring international investment to sectors beyond oil and gas
When new listings could hit the volatile market
Sectors that are faring better than others
Long-term effects of the invasion on ECM
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17min
April 08, 2022The Metaverse: Investments Fuel M&A Frenzy
In this week’s episode, we’re discussing the anticipated surge of metaverse M&A activity in Asia Pacific amid enthusiasm shown by game and education investors. Joining host Julie-Anna Needam is Jessica Wong, senior M&A reporter for ION Analytics based in Hong Kong. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What is the metaverse
Why businesses are investing in the metaverse
The importance of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard and other dealmaking
The surge of fundraising and investing, from corporates to celebrities
Regulatory challenges regarding privacy
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13min
April 01, 2022Consolidation In the Red-Hot U.S. Pet Care Market
In this week’s episode, we’re talking about consolidation in the U.S. pet care market. Joining host Julie-Anna Needham is Dane Hamilton, healthcare editor for Mergermarket. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
The outlook for the pet market and how players in the sector are positioning themselves
How M&A reduces administrative costs
Private equity’s strong interest in the space
Recent deals and high multiples for premiere practices
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15min
March 25, 2022Where Is Asia’s Equity Capital Market Headed in 2022?
In this week’s episode of Dealcast, we’re looking at equity capital markets (ECM) activity in Asia during the first quarter of 2022. Joining host Julie-Anna Needham is Perris Lee, ECM editorial and insights editor for Asia at Acuris. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
ECM performance in Q2 2022
Status of SPACs listings in the region
An overview of Asia’s struggling IPO market
What’s ahead for the ECM market in Asia
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13min
March 18, 2022 Gender Diversity and M&A Outcomes
In this week’s episode, we’re looking at how gender diversity at both CEO and board level affects mergers and acquisitions (M&A) outcomes. Joining Julie-Anna Needham is Dr. Valeriya Vitkova, senior research fellow and course director at Bayes Business School. Dealcast is presented by Mergermarket and SS&C Intralinks.
Download Gender Diversity and Dealmaking 2022 [here](https://www3.intralinks.com/gender-diversity-and-dealmaking-2022.html).
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FAQs about The Real Deal:

How many episodes does The Real Deal have?

The podcast currently has 136 episodes available.