The investment banking and securities brokerage industry continues to navigate a changing capital markets environment in Q2 2026. While overall industry growth is expected to moderate over the next several years, deal activity has become more constructive
The investment banking and securities brokerage industry entered 2026 with cautious optimism. After a choppy 2025, dealmakers began the year with more confidence, but buyers remained selective and focused on quality. For owners of financial advisory, securities
Stock market volatility in Q2 2025 has injected new energy into trading desks at major investment banks, driving a sharp uptick in revenue. At Lion Business Advisors, we’ve observed an increase in buyer interest in boutique firms
As we head into the second half of 2025, investor sentiment in the investment banking and securities sector is cautious at best. According to Charles Schwab’s Q2 sentiment survey, 57% of investors are bearish on the market,
Prices Up and Employment Flat Investment banking and securities brokerage industry employment was flat for most of 2024. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment was down 1.3% in October 2024 from the previous
Investment Banking Revenue IncreasesCitigroup, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs reported that their third quarter investment banking businesses’ revenue increased 44%, 18%, and 20% year over year, respectively. JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo reported increases of 30%
Firms Raise Fees Investment bankers and securities brokers slightly increased their prices during the first quarter of 2024, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Investment banking and securities brokerage industry employment decreased slightly during
Firms Raise Fees Investment bankers and securities brokers significantly increased their prices during 2023. Industry employment and average wages for nonsupervisory employees increased slightly during the period.News Spotlight:As M&A deals return, banks want to switch up their associates and
