After the economic dislocation of the pandemic, an acceleration in shareholder activism is on the horizon, according to a new report published by Skadden in association with Activistmonitor and Mergermarket.

Pension funds and institutional investors are demanding better ESG reporting and compliance from infrastructure funds as asset performance data grows. An Inframation survey on the topic last month finds out how they are coping. Colin Leopold reports

Infrastructure fund managers have seen investment values plummet in the safest part of their portfolio, while value-add strategies have outperformed. They are also expanding investment teams and staring through a battered global economy, reports Colin Leopold

Following a surge in activism in the second half of 2020, heightened activity looks set to continue well into 2021, according to a new report published by Skadden in association with Activistmonitor. 

M&A professionals need to consider cybersecurity risks as they execute deals, according to experts speaking at Mergermarket's Global M&A Conversation.

Stream all of the sessions from Mergermarket's Global M&A Conversation 2021 here.

Energy, technology, food to buck trend as more all-Dutch deals expected due to travel limits

Large listed companies explore disposals and M&A, as investors with dry powder do homework on targets ahead of FY results. 

Mergermarket’s Central & Eastern European (CEE) trendspotter expects digital economy, energy and healthcare sectors to do well, with strong levels of private-equity driven M&A look set to continue.

Positive momentum across MENA’s M&A landscape is expected to continue next year, with technology touted to be the hottest play along with distressed sales, sustaining the recovery in 4Q20, dealmakers have told this news service.

M&A activity up 11.2% despite pandemic as liquidity returns in abundance. 

Mergermarket’s UK Trendspotter reveals M&A deal count slumps to lowest since 2010, mid-market TMT are primed for consolidation crusade and corporate carveouts to remain centre stage.

Deteriorating economy could accelerate dealmaking in France in the short term, with strong PE activity to be sustained by robust Healthcare pipeline

Mergermarket’s Germany, Austria & Switzerland (DACH) Trendspotter reveals activity down at EUR 120.37bn and 961 deals amid pandemic uncertainty in 2020.  

Congratulations to the winners of the Mergermarket Europe M&A Awards 2020.