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M&A trends for 2017: Canada a likely target

By Noah Schein (Toronto) on January 24, 2017 Posted in Energy, M&A

According to a year-end report on M&A Trends published by Deloitte, corporate and private equity executives surveyed in the last quarter of 2016 anticipated significant M&A activity in 2017. Indeed, three quarters of survey respondents expect deal activity to increase in 2017 relative to 2016, and almost 65% expect deal size to increase. Aside from … Continue reading

Financing with non-bank lenders

By Noah Schein (Toronto) on August 23, 2016 Posted in Finance, Financial institutions, M&A

Non-bank lenders are increasing their market presence in both acquisition financing and the provision of financial solutions for ongoing operations, including in the asset-based lending context. The increased presence of non-bank lenders seems to be driven by both the benefits of working with providers of non-regulated alternative capital source funding and the regulatory limitations faced … Continue reading

When committing to a third party, make sure your bank is committed to you

By Noah Schein (Toronto) on December 15, 2015 Posted in Corporate finance, Financial institutions

A recent article in The Secured Lender magazine titled “Avoiding Lender Liability Claims: When Words and Actions Matter” canvassed lender liability claims and the steps lenders should take to avoid being held liable in certain circumstances to a borrower, guarantor or third party. Many of the suggestions are similarly relevant to borrowers (as purchasers in … Continue reading

Trending topics for banks

By Noah Schein (Toronto) on September 22, 2015 Posted in Corporate finance, Financial institutions

Gone are the days when the focus areas for banks were largely M&A and growth. In addition to ever increasing regulatory and compliance obligations, banks are grappling with new technologies and innovations that affect the way in which banks interact with consumers. Payment technologies continue to advance, with improvements in the security of contactless payments … Continue reading