Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Support
Debt capital markets boasted of strong start in 2024, shrugging off the worries from geopolitical tensions in Middle East and lingering Russian-Ukraine war along with expectations of subsiding Fed rates. The current market backdrop is subject to a few risks including stickier than expected inflation, the prospect of weaker economic growth and geopolitical conflicts. Despite the challenges, primary markets are firm and remain favorable for participants to tap the markets, before participants hold their moves at onset on US Presidential elections in Nov'24.
At Acuity Knowledge Partners, we provide bespoke DCM Services to DCM teams of investment banks and advisory firms across the world through a wide range of solutions for Corporate DCM, FIG DCM, SSA DCM and Sustainable DCM teams. Our DCM Services team of experts regularly tracks macroeconomic factors affecting the markets and provides end-to-end, support from deal origination to execution, including the most intricate financial analysis and after-market support. We bring years of experience and proprietary tech solutions to drive overall efficiency and results, and act as an extension of your DCM Investment Banking teams for deal origination and execution activities.
Who we serve
DCM Services - Support we Offer
Market updates
Credit positioning
Credit / sales memos
New bonds/ pipeline issuance database
Secondary pricing refresh
Covenant analysis
Debt maturity profiles
Pitch book support
Investor presentation
Peer group analysis
Regulatory capital structure analysis
Pricing updates
Banks benchmarking
Issuer profiles
Orderbook analysis
Investor profiles
SDG mapping of assets
Peer benchmarking – sustainable initiatives
SPO providers analysis
Green/social/sustainable bond financing pitches
ESG sector analysis
Idea Generation – Thematic Studies
Green / sustainable framework analysis
DCM Services - Support we Offer
Market updates
Credit positioning
Credit / sales memos
New bonds/ pipeline issuance database
Secondary pricing refresh
Covenant analysis
Debt maturity profiles
Pitch book support
Investor presentation
Peer group analysis
Regulatory capital structure analysis
Pricing updates
Banks benchmarking
Issuer profiles
Orderbook analysis
Investor profiles
SDG mapping of assets
Peer benchmarking – sustainable initiatives
SPO providers analysis
Green/social/sustainable bond financing pitches
ESG sector analysis
Idea Generation – Thematic Studies
Green / sustainable framework analysis
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How we are different
DEEP FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
WIDE SECTOR COVERAGE
STRONG INTEGRATION AND HIGH BUSINESS VALUE
EXPERIENCED TEAM TO UNDERTAKE COMPLEX TASKS
Tailored data and technology solutions for Investment Banks
Explore the art of possible in optimizing processes across the deal lifecycle. Automate repetitive and redundant task freeing up more client-facing time for your bankers.
What we have done
DCM, loan syndication and leveraged finance support to a UK-based bulge-bracket investment bank
What we are proud of
18-20%
more client-facing time
35-40%
productivity gains
Debt capital markets (DCM) support to a Europe-based mid-size investment bank
What we are proud of
Established a strong relationship
Freed up onshore team’s capacity to handle more-value-adding tasks
Debt capital markets (DCM) support to a US-based commercial bank
What we are proud of
USD30k annual cost savings per resource
Timely turnaround on regular tasks and flexibility to handle urgent work
Debt capital markets (DCM) and rating advisory support to a Singapore-based commercial bank
What we are proud of
15%
more client-facing time, with 3-FTE support
USD30k
annual cost savings per headcount
Capital markets support to a Middle East-based bank
What we are proud of
Enabled more focus on clients and investors
Provided real-time support through virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
Credit markets support to a UK-headquartered global bank
What we are proud of
18-20%
more client-facing time
35-40%
productivity gains
Debt Capital Markets (DCM) support to a UK-based European bank
What we are proud of
Faster turnaround time, with increased accuracy
More capacity for core functions
Support for a Europe-based mid-size investment bank
What we are proud of
6 years
of engagement
6,000+
projects delivered
Debt Capital Markets Support for a APAC-based, mid-sized Investment Bank
What we are proud of
5-year
partnership in DCM research
>35%
time savings on weekly updates
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does DCM services include?
Generally, the DCM Investment Banking team acts as an intermediary between issuers of debt (public or private) and market investors. Issuers can range from governments to large or mid-size companies who need to borrow money.
Majorly, the transactions include covered (secured), senior or subordinated bond issues as well as private placements of debt which can take the form of bonds or loans. The securities issued may be classified as investment grade (for issuers with the highest credit ratings) or high yield (for lower quality issuers)
The DCM services team is specialized according to category of clients they serve- corporates, financial institutions or sovereigns, supranationals & agencies. The team comprises of origination as well as syndication team (which works in coordination with sales team), which assists issuers on structuring of issue, timing, pricing, documentation drafting, execution and planning, roadshows etc. In some cases, the DCM solutions include rating advisory as well to help issuers rate their bond or loan