JVB launches SPAC-focused equity trading platform

J.V.B. Financial Group announced the launch of a new SPAC-focused equity trading platform. Based in New York, the new trading group will build on JVB’s expertise in capital markets and the SPAC market. The platform creates a synergistic opportunity to leverage insights and capabilities from Cohen & Company Capital Markets, a division of JVB that operates as a full-service boutique investment bank that provides innovative strategic and financial advice in M&A, capital markets, and SPAC advisory services. CCM was established in 2021 to address the coverage gaps and structural shortfalls at leading investment banks. CCM has established itself as a leading SPAC advisor on Wall Street, having advised on 50 announced or closed de-SPAC transactions since 2022, more de-SPAC transactions than any other advisory firm for three consecutive years. In 2024, CCM began underwriting SPAC IPOs and is now one of the leading investment banks in bookrunner volume and number of SPAC IPOs. The new SPAC-focused equity trading platform will be led by Perry Choset, who will serve as Managing Director and Head of SPAC/Equity Strategy, and Brandon Brenner, who will serve as Managing Director and Head of SPAC Trading.