Financial investors, securities analysts and their investment advisors have identified outsourcing as a trend that is shaping global markets.

Investment Bankers

Investment bankers play various roles in bringing companies to capital markets. They advise on capitals structure and financial planning. They introduce companies to private investors. They structure mergers and acquisitions, structure and manage public offerings of securities and render fairness opinions on the deal to the affected shareholders on each side. In outsourcing, certain investment bankers focus

Stock Analysts

Investment banks and broker-dealers hire stock analysts to identify winners and losers in the markets. In outsourcing, a few securities analysts represent a breed of specialty researchers and market gurus that help direct investment funds to probable winners.

Role of Outsourcing in Public Capital Markets

Outsourcing companies are a major segment of public capital markets. As new business process outsourcing opportunities arise, investment bankers, stock analysts and broker-dealers will continue to provide access to capital and accelerate implementation of business plans for entrepreneurs in outsourcing.

Hiring an Investment Banker

Investment bankers, like executive search consultants and recruiters, take a percentage of the transaction in cash fees upon success. They may also take ongoing retainer fees for a minimum advisory services contract period, such as six months. And they expect equity-kickers to enable them to share in the wealth created by new public offerings. Hiring an investment banker is quite different from hiring an outsourcing service provider, but similar due diligence and suitability considerations need attention in all cases.