the FIG black-box

Hi all, I’m a fresh M&A analyst trying to shed some light on how things work in the Financial Institutions Group, as I’m specializing in such a team because of my background: a) Which BB is deemed the leading house in M&A transactions, if any? I guess ML should be ranking great as sole advisor in the takeover bid for ABN Amro. b) As leverage does not apply, does any PE house consider FIG transactions for its portfolio? Any further insights are appreciated Merry Xmas to all!

“As leverage does not apply, does any PE house consider FIG transactions for its portfolio?” Sallie Mae, Northern Rock…