M&A Research: Global

With the evolution of shareholder activism, the number of activist campaigns resulting in board seats has almost doubled over the past five years.

In this month's edition of Private Equity and Venture Capital Spotlight, Preqin examines the record-setting quarter for venture capital transactions in Asia, including deals on the rise, exit environment and fundraising appetite.

In this month's edition of Hedge Fund Spotlight, Preqin presents survey results unpacking the biggest challenges and opportunities facing fund managers today.

Preqin’s H2 2017 Real Estate Fund Manager Outlook finds that firms are adapting their approach in response to increased pressure on the deal making environment.

M&A related to AI has accelerated sharply in the last 24 months, indicative of corporate development professionals’ belief that the time for broader application of artificial intelligence has arrived.