Activity in the equity capital markets this week began to wind down with $1.2 billion raised via 15 issues. Year-to-date volume for the region stands at $175.9 billion û a record high and up 31% on full year 2006 issuance.
Goldman Sachs continues to hold onto the top spot in the league tables, sitting on $17.3 billion, but is only $255 million ahead of UBS in second place. Morgan Stanley ranks third with $16.5 billion. Compared to full year 2006 rankings, Goldman Sachs has climbed up a notch from second, UBS is down from the top ranking and Morgan Stanley has jumped from seventh place.
The largest deal of the week was...
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