Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is delighted to publish the first edition of the A&M35 Global Banking Pulse (“A&M35”) H1 2024.
This ‘Executive Summary’ edition of the report shares topline performance results examining top 35 selected global banks
domiciled in North America and Europe. A&M35 aims to help banking executives and board members stay current on industry trends.

The global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations (CDMOs) market, which helps Pharmaceutical and MedTech companies in efficiently developing, manufacturing, and bringing products to market, is valued at $230 billion in 2024, and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% to reach $358 billion by 2029.

The 2024 Autumn Budget announcements confirmed that the proposed reforms to UK inheritance tax will apply to non-UK assets, including assets in non-UK trusts. These rules will come into effect from 6 April 2025.

The global private credit industry has grown rapidly in the past few years, with funds estimated at $2 trillion to $3 trillion. The trend is likely to continue in 2025, helped by sustained investor appetite for private debt, along with an easing in interest rates.

Our latest report showcases the survey findings and outlines actionable strategies for funds and portfolio companies. This report reveals how ESG can serve as both a risk mitigator and a lever for sustainable value generation in the region.

This edition of the Automotive Industry Spotlight will focus on the current landscape of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Raise your hand if the conventional model of linking pay to roles, job size, or seniority is proving inadequate in addressing the demands of a skills-based economy in your business? If the answer is yes, this paper is for you!

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the banking sector, digital transformation has become a pivotal focus. As banks continue to invest in optimizing their digital strategies, the question arises: how much more do bank business models need to adapt?

At Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), our exclusive survey of PE executives in North America and Europe has revealed how these market forces are approaching transformation in the industry differently and where they intersect.

We have advised on Inbank AS’s (“Inbank”) inaugural green supranational synthetic significant risk transfer (SRT) securitisation, valued at 635 million zł (150 million EUR), in collaboration with the European Investment Fund and the European Investment Bank Group. This transaction, backed by solar panel loans, is the first of its kind for an Estonian bank and sets a new benchmark in the ESG sector.

Managing Director Richard Holt has been recognized as a 2024 NACD Directorship 100 honoree in the Governance Professionals and Institutions category. This prestigious award celebrates leaders who have shaped the landscape of corporate governance and boardroom practices through innovation, courage and integrity.

This article highlights how as an asset class, data centers have outperformed other digital infrastructure sectors in terms of total shareholder returns, largely due to the transformative potential of large-scale computing power.

Military readiness isn’t just about weapons or tactics—it’s also about ensuring our service members live in safe and modern conditions. With $137 billion in deferred maintenance and $91 billion in environmental liability costs, unaccompanied military housing is at a breaking point.