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Summary
Join us for an in-depth look at the dynamic landscape of the equity capital markets as we dive into the latest trends, insights, and forecasts for the first half of 2025. This comprehensive webinar will explore critical topics such as the current state of US IPO activity, the performance of key offerings, and the impact of emerging market sentiment. We'll also shine a spotlight on the tech IPO sector, examining notable deals and the evolving exit landscape.
Our expert panel will discuss key performance metrics, the outlook for market conditions, and what to expect in the second half of 2025, covering everything from economic shifts to investor appetite. Don’t miss out on the chance to gain valuable insights - and ask your burning questions during our live Q&A session.
Key Takeaways:
- Overview of Global Equity Capital Markets in H1 2025
- US IPO trends in H1 2025
- Tech IPO activity and pipeline
- Expert insights on the H2 outlook of the equity capital markets
Register today for a deep dive into the forces driving the equity capital markets in 2025
Speakers
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Ken Shimokawa
Head of Americas Sell-Side, Data & Research
Ken Shimokawa is Head of Americas Sell-Side for the Data & Research business at S&P Global Market Intelligence. In this role, he is responsible for leading product and market development focused on the Sell-Side segment. He has 15+ years’ experience in the information services industry and frequently speaks on industry webinars and has authored numerous research pieces on subjects including global equity capital markers activity, private equity and venture capital trends, and investor activism.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Christopher Fenske
Product Management Director
Chris Fenske is currently Head of Capital Markets Research for the Global Markets Group at S&P Global Market Intelligence, where he focuses on providing insight into the liquidity and performance of equity and debt capital markets. Prior to joining S&P Global, he was a senior vice president at NY based hedge fund, where he managed a $900 million portfolio of distressed securitized products. He began his career at Credit Suisse as a fixed income research analyst on the #1 ranked mortgage ABS research team by Institutional Investor Magazine and later became a trader of distressed MBS and credit default swaps on ABS.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Scott Denne
Senior Research Analyst
Scott Denne is a Senior Research Analyst with 451 Research, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence, where he covers technology M&A and private equity. His research explores changes in deal-making and shifts in valuation. His reports cover broad movements in the tech M&A markets, private-equity investments, analysis of specific deals and forecasts of deal activity in multiple sectors of the software industry.He has spent more than 15 years covering technology companies and capital markets as a journalist and analyst. Prior to joining 451 Research, Scott covered startups and venture capital for several Dow Jones publications, including VentureWire, Private Equity Analyst and The Wall Street Journal. He has been quoted by financial and technology publications, including TheStreet.com, Wired, CNBC.com, AdExchanger and CMSwire.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Nicholas Ephraim
Director, Sell-Side Data & Research
Nick is currently an Associate Director on our CIQ Solutions Business Development team, supporting Capital Markets clients in the Americas. Prior to his role within the product organization, he was a Relationship Manager for Investment Management clients. Nick started his career with S&P on the Client Development team supporting strategic accounts. He received his undergraduate degree from SUNY New Paltz and MBA from Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business in NYC.
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