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Here is a sample of my reporting. I have covered Wall Street, private equity and fintech M&A for some time.
Fintech Payoneer, once worth $3.3 billion, suspends earnings guidance and seeks a buyer, sources say
Fintech giant Green Dot attracts private equity interest despite sluggish deal climate
The Green Dot process has attracted private equity firms.
JPMorgan Chase axes startup-VC platform Capital Connect, but remains committed to inovation economy
Legal tech startup ProfitSolv seeks buyer amid sluggish merger climate
JPMorgan Chase workers launch petition to halt 5 day back-to-office rule
As JPMorgan Chase enforces a 5-day RTO, staffers complain about too few desks, spotty Wi-Fi, and sneezing, sick coworkers
Many JPMorgan Chase workers are unhappy about having to return to the office full-time, five days a week.
Can Carlyle catch up? Storied PE firm tries to reclaim former glory
Insight Partners has paid out nearly $8 billion this year—but returns for its giant 2021 fund have mostly come up dry
Private equity firms continue to struggle with selling companies they bought in 2021.
Ten years after leaving Carlyle, Churchill founders have created a $50 bln business
One of the biggest comebacks on Wall Street has been about a decade in the making.
Global Payments wants $3 billion for AdvancedMD—but may have to settle for half of that
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Repay Holdings looks to private equity for a buyer
Chime was once valued at $25 billion. The CEO says the fintech darling is ‘IPO ready,’ but investors want to know: What is it worth now?
Equilend Holdings, backed by some of the biggest Wall Street firms, has found a buyer for more than $800 million
Goldman Sachs sale of GreenSky heads to the finish line.
An exclusive on Goldman Sachs's sale of specialty lender GreenSkey.
How did JPMorgan fall for Frank? Several execs played a role in buying the $175 million startup that’s been accused of fraud
JPMorgan Chase conducted several weeks of due diligence before buying the fintech Frank in 2021 for $175 million.
Private Equity’s Next Target? Your Favorite Songs From Shakira, Springsteen, and Pink Floyd.
The popularity of streaming has changed the revenue dynamics of streaming.
This Fintech Wants a Private-Equity Buyer. It’s Lifting the Stock.
Envestnet has hired a banker as it seeks a new owner.
Fintech MX Is Said to Weigh a Sale; May Still Pursue an IPO
JPMorgan's plan to charge for data could "cripple" crypto and fintech startups, execs warn
Crypto firms and fintechs are worried about JPMorgan Chase's plan to begin charging for consumer data.
Beware Crypto-SPAC Deals. They Might Never Close.
Crypto companies aiming to go public through a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, may be running out of time to close the deals.
SPACs Were Red Hot. Why They Suddenly Slammed on the Brakes.
Special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, were red hot in 2021 but regulatory guidance helped cool off this sector.
