Activity in the global equity capital markets decelerated over the first three
quarters of 2022 thanks to market volatility, inflation, and contractionary
monetary policies.
Access our infographic to view interactive graphs of key trends from 2022, including M&A volumes by sector, equity issuance totals, healthcare market activity, and leveraged buyouts.
2022 proved to be a challenging year for global equity capital markets as ongoing inflationary pressures, geopolitical instability and tighter monetary policies led to lower capital raising activity.
Ken Shimokawa, Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence, performed a deep dive into investor activism trends, including campaign success rates and the growing importance of ESG.