Consumer and Retail

Awards & Recognition

Most Innovative Investment Bank for IPOs

The Banker, 2011
Top 5 in global announced M&A

Dealogic, March 03, 2011
#1 U.S. Investment Grade Loans (Number of Deals)

Dealogic, 2011

Overview

Bank of America Merrill Lynch's Global Consumer and Retail Group is recognized for providing innovative solutions and flawless execution to help clients meet unique business objectives. Whether it's M&A advice, equity or debt capital raising, independent research or risk management, we develop the strategies our clients require to achieve their goals.

Areas of focus

Branded consumer products: Consumer electronics, home accessories, household products, nutrition/OTC, personal care products and recreational products including leisure, sporting goods and toy manufacturers
Food and beverages: Processors, manufacturers and producers
Retail: Apparel and footwear, broadlines, food and drug retailing, hardlines, leisure, restaurants and specialty retail

Perspective

BAML Webcast

Three pillars of building a Global Finance & Treasury Operating Model

A primary objective for any Treasurer is to support the business's objectives consistently over time. Designing and managing an effective global operating model that is efficient, operationally robust and responsive to increasingly changing demands is critical. Join this webcast to learn how to develop an optimum operating model to improve operational capability. Guest speakers: The Coca-Cola Company and Brady Corporation

ISO 20022: Traveling the road to global interoperability (podcast series)

As data communication becomes more challenging with the growing advancements in technology, companies are looking for a common understanding of information shared by people and computers. ISO 20022 is a universal payment standard that provides standardized processing, communications and formats across the globe. Guest speakers: Expedia Inc, Cargill Incorporated, and SWIFT

Connecting the world through your global card

The global landscape continues to shift as companies expand beyond their own borders to grow and strengthen their business. Join this Webcast to tap into the global payments landscape and how cards are used and accepted in other regions. Hear how to gain operational efficiency while managing risk and cost. Guest speaker: CareerBuilder

2012 CFO Outlook Asia

CFOs across Asia are combining optimism with caution – upbeat about the prospects for their own companies in the year ahead, yet mindful of the threats posed by economies in the West – namely the European debt crisis and the U.S. budget deficit.

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