IPOs boomed in 2021, with both the number of new listings and the total proceeds raised breaking records. But dealmakers face a tougher road ahead.  

The dust is settling after the flurry of activity in 2021, and the IPO market is facing considerable headwinds. The following key themes could dominate equity market headlines in 2022

IPOs of Latin America-based companies enjoyed a robust year in 2021, especially when it came to listings in Brazil in sectors like fintech

While IPO activity was robust throughout Europe, the Nordic region stood out

After a flurry of new listings in the first quarter of 2021, SPAC IPOs slowed down considerably, but the asset class remains a viable path for companies to go public

Fueled by strong stock markets and the need for yield, investors poured money into IPOs in 2021, resulting in a record-breaking year

Sponsors spot value in companies that support others in digitally transforming their operations

Dealmaker interest from both home and abroad, along with record private equity activity, has driven India’s dealmaking activity to an all-time high  

European leveraged finance markets rebounded in the past 12 months, driven  by enthusiastic refinancing activity and a resurgent M&A marketplace, setting the  stage for a healthy year ahead

A flurry of activity saw year-on-year leveraged finance issuance in Europe hit new heights in 2021. Can this pace be maintained in the months ahead? Based on pipeline activity and investor appetite for growth, the answer seems to be: Yes.

Annual deal value more than doubled 2020’s total to reach all-time high  

Traditionally a powerhouse of European M&A, the DACH region—D for Germany, A for Austria and CH for Switzerland—did not disappoint in the first three quarters of the year.

Canadian dealmakers are betting on large overseas purchases as market confidence returns

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Favorable valuations are fueling opportunistic purchases by overseas bidders

Significant differences exist between terms that typically apply in M&A transactions in Africa and Europe

High-growth industries continue to attract investor interest despite COVID disruptions

Opportunities and challenges in post-COVID-19 Latin America

Established trends driving M&A globally are also reflected in Latin American deal flow

Pandemic-derived supply chain issues unlock investment opportunities  

After four quarters in a row of exceptionally high PE activity, Q3 2021 has continued the trend, recording the highest value and volume of any third quarter on record  

Key legal developments in 2021 and their implications for Taiwan

Current market options for Taiwanese companies seeking liquidity

We highlight the key European M&A trends in the first half of 2021, and provide our insights into the outlook for M&A moving forward.

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: specialty finance/marketplace lending — H1 2021 and outlook for H2 2021

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: consumer finance — H1 2021 and outlook for H2 2021

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: brokers/corporate finance — H1 2021 and outlook for H2 2021

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: stock exchanges/trading venues — H1 2021 and outlook for H2 2021

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: payments — H1 2021 and outlook for H2 2021

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: asset/wealth management — H1 2021 and outlook for H2 2021

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: fintech — H1 2021 and outlook for H2 2021

Financial institutions M&A sector trends: banks — H1 2021 and outlook for H2 2021

Take private activity reached a decade high in the first half of 2021, fueled by large sums of dry powder and heated competition for assets.