Dealmakers entered 2025 with cautious optimism, hoping that the tailwinds from late 2024 would carry through. The economic climate shifted toward volatility, with tariffs, policy shakeups, and global market swings dominating the headlines of the new year. However, as market conditions stabilized across May and June, we’ve seen encouraging trends in market activity kicking off the beginning of Q3.

Virtual deal rooms (VDRs) are secure online environments that store confidential information necessary to complete the largest and most complex financial transactions.

When companies explore strategic consolidation, they are often faced with the decision to either pursue a merger or initiate a tender offer — two distinct pathways for combining corporate interests under a unified structure. A merger combines two entities into a single business after negotiations result in an agreement, while a tender offer involves the acquisition of one company’s shares by an acquirer that makes an offer to shareholders.

Determining the best option depends not only on what agreements the organizations can reach, but shareholder sentiment.

AI is transforming finance by automating tasks, enhancing accuracy, and generating strategic insights. To fully harness AI's power, finance professionals must familiarize themselves with the technology itself and need to master effective prompting—crafting questions and instructions for optimal results.

This guide explores tools, techniques, and strategies to maximize AI's potential, enabling efficient, data-driven financial reporting.

Concert Bio is an early-stage company that found itself navigating increasingly complex challenges, such as protecting intellectual property, raising capital from investors, and collaborating with partners.

DFIN’s fourth quarter and full-year 2024 earnings, out yesterday, illustrate that our transition to the new ActiveDisclosure platform is driving success in the marketplace.

2025: A Look at What’s Ahead in Capital Markets, Regulatory Compliance, and Cybersecurity Series

Shaped by a new presidential administration, economic shifts, and technological advancements, 2025 marks a transformative year, with significant changes expected across mergers and acquisitions (M&A), IPO activity, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity.

2025: A Look at What’s Ahead in Capital Markets, Regulatory Compliance, and Cybersecurity Series

The regulatory environment for 2025 is being shaped by shifting policies under a new presidential administration and evolving global frameworks. As companies navigate these, understanding the compliance trends and preparing for potential changes will be critical to their success.

2025: A Look at What’s Ahead in Capital Markets, Regulatory Compliance, and Cybersecurity Series

Cybersecurity continues to be a critical focus for companies in 2025, with emerging threats such as AI-driven cybercrime and supply chain vulnerabilities testing organizational resilience.

While investor onboarding may not be top of mind for busy fund managers, it is critical for investors and for the success of the working relationship. A new generation of digital tools, including virtual data rooms, streamlines the onboarding process for mutual satisfaction. Explore key ways these digital tools make the investor onboarding process more efficient, with a focus on virtual data rooms or VDRs.