General Information of Cowen
Cowen Inc is an American multinational independent investment banking and financial services firm founded in 1918 and headquartered in New York with offices worldwide. 1998, Cowen was acquired by Societe Generale and renamed SG Cowen. In 2000, Cowen sold its private client services division to Lehman Brothers, retaining its investment banking, research, sales, and trading businesses. Cowen was a division of Société Générale until 2006 when it was spun off in an initial public offering and renamed Cowen and Company, a joint venture between Cowen, Credit Suisse, and Merrill Lynch. Cowen and Company is the broker-dealer business of Cowen Inc. and provides a range of investment banking services, including equity, equity-linked and debt financing, M&A and advisory services, as well as proprietary research, institutional sales and trading services, and prime brokerage operations.
Regulation
Cowen and Company (Asia) Limited (Cowen and Company) is regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong.
Investment Banking
Cowen's investment banking business covers three main segments, Equity Capital Markets, Private Capital Solutions, and Bond Capital Markets. Equity Capital Markets products include private crossovers, IPOs, SPACs, follow-on products, PIPEs, marketable securities (ATMs), and convertible debt. Private Capital Solutions' products and services include private equity placements, senior lines of credit, unitranche loans, European debt advisory, IP-backed loans, venture capital, hybrid financing, etc. Products and services in the debt capital markets include investment-grade bonds, senior lines of credit, high yield bonds, structured finance, project finance, asset-based securities, liability management, etc. Cowen's Advisory Services team guides public and private companies and their owners through the most critical strategic opportunities and challenges. Cowen's Strategic Capital team coordinates private equity firms, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, venture capital firms, and other financial sponsors across the spectrum of their businesses to enable private capital investors to access appropriate investment opportunities.
Markets of Cowen
Cowen's trading markets primarily consistof global equities, block brokerage, outsourced trading, cross-assets, and securities services. Global equities include ADR trading, ETF trading, cash trading, global securities trading, etc. Cowen's bulk brokerage business offers both U.S. brokerage and international brokerage teams, and Cowen's outsourced trading team provides global solutions with upgraded solutions, integrated and seamless support, money introduction and commission management, foreign exchange, commodities, and futures. Cross-assets include convertible securities, high yield bonds, loan amounts, special assets, and structured investments. Securities services include global clearing and settlement, global securities finance, and more.
Research of Cowen
Cowen provides investment analysis across a broad range of industries, identifying securities most likely to be impacted by emerging trends and industry disruptions through on-the-ground research and proprietary data-driven insights.
Investment Management
Cowen Investment Management is the Investment Management division of Cowen, offering differentiated strategies for a diverse client base, including institutions, corporations, pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, foundations and endowments, multi-family offices, and high net worth individuals.
Customer Support
If you have any inquiries, you can reach out to Cowen through multiple contact channels. Here are some contact details:
Telephone: +1-646-562-1010
Email: info@cowen.com
Or you can also follow this broker on some popular social media platforms, such as Linkedin, Youtube and Instagram.
Pros & Cons
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cowen and Company do？
Cowen and Company, LLC provides investment banking services. The company offers equity, debt financing, trading, brokerage, mergers, and acquisitions advirsory services.
What kind of bank Cowen is ？
Cowen is an a full-service independent investment bank.
Is Cowen a boutique investment bank ？
Cowen is a diversified boutique investment bank, providing services in many sectors.
When was Cowen founded ？
Cowen was founded in 1918.
Is Cowen a good investment bank ？
As of November 01, 2022, Cowen Inc had a $1.1 billion market capitalization, putting it in the 65th percentile of companies in the investment Banking & Brokerage Services Industry.
