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.

Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has released its latest Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Banking Pulse for the third quarter of 2024.

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.

A&M India has been recognized in the ‘Bronze’ category of the India Workplace Equality Index 2024, a prestigious benchmarking tool for measuring progress on LGBTIQ+ inclusion. This recognition marks a significant milestone in our journey towards building an inclusive workplace.

As the EU charges ahead with its ambitious renewable energy targets under the REPowerEU plan, the challenge lies in turning large-scale goals into actionable solutions. Decentralized energy production through home solar panels and heat pumps is a step forward, but the question of financing remains critical. While the U.S. has seen success with solar securitization, Europe faces unique hurdles, from fragmented regulation to consumer diversity. Yet, innovative structured credit solutions offer a tailored path forward, enabling businesses to scale sustainably and unlock new opportunities in green energy financing. Discover how Alvarez & Marsal can guide you through this evolving landscape.

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.