Member Updates
Within the BSCC network, there is extensive knowledge and expertise. We are always eager to share relevant insights, news, and useful information. This week, we are pleased to share updates from Swedbank, Brunswick, and Fogel & Partners.
Swedbank
Swedbank’s latest economic outlook predicts that Sweden’s economy will strengthen in the second half of 2025, driven by higher domestic demand, consumption, and housing investments. Household consumption is expected to grow with lower interest rates, wage increases, and tax cuts. The labor market is set to stabilize, with unemployment projected to stay at 8.4% in 2025.
Brunswick
Brunswick continues to lead in M&A communications, advising on 295 global transactions worth $583 billion in 2024, including major deals like Paramount’s sale to Skydance and Endeavor’s sale to Silver Lake. The firm also handled 26 activist defense engagements with a total market cap of $583 billion. Committed to client service and discretion, Brunswick continues to expand its influence, including a growing presence in Washington, D.C.
Fogel & Partners
Fogel & Partners has once again secured the top spot as the leading M&A Communications advisor in the Nordic region, according to Mergermarket’s annual league tables for 2024. The firm claimed the #1 ranking based on deal count, underscoring its continued dominance in the sector. Over the past year, Fogel & Partners provided advisory services on more than 40 deals, with a total deal value reaching USD 51.5 billion. The firm attributes its success to a strategic yet hands-on approach.
