Reserve Bank of India’s new proposal will allow banks to fund mergers and acquisitions. This change is expected to reduce fee income for debt capital market bankers. Previously, non-bank lenders and private funds dominated this financing. Now, banks entering this space may compress spreads and increase competition. This shift impacts how M&A deals are financed in India.
Buy the dip, stay invested: Matt Orton sees more upside for global markets
Global markets are gaining traction as geopolitical worries ease and AI companies report strong earnings. Matt Orton of Raymond James highlights that receding oil prices