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Three is the magic number for BofA
Bank of America hopes that a new management team built on a culture of intensity will enable it to meet its top three goal in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, writes David Rothnie.
02 Jul 2020 -
ESG aspirations go mainstream as IBs emerge from Covid
The Covid-19 outbreak has spurred at least one change for the better. Five banks have established dedicated ESG teams since the start of the pandemic to meet demand from clients committed to being more conscientious, writes David Rothnie.
25 Jun 2020 -
Barclays alums look to breathe new life into Panmure
The success of Rich Ricci’s banking comeback depends on getting a revered old broking brand back on its feet.
18 Jun 2020 -
BNPP’s big investment bank test lies ahead
BNP Paribas has provided €40bn of loans to corporate clients in the eye of the Covid-19 storm, amid claims that rivals are retrenching. David Rothnie asks if balance sheet support will result in bigger corporate finance fees.
11 Jun 2020 -
M&A shows resilience but still far from resurgent
A $5bn take-private of Spanish telecoms operator MasMovil is the first sign of the return of M&A deal-making. But as bankers work frantically behind the scenes to rebuild the market, the big, integrated houses look set to dominate, writes David Rothnie.
04 Jun 2020 -
Nomura looks to sustainable investment banking future
Nomura is eyeing acquisitions and a change in chief executive promises a reboot of its investment banking ambitions, writes David Rothnie.
28 May 2020 -
How Credit Suisse’s private credit dream faltered
Credit Suisse’s plan to launch a private credit opportunities fund has been undermined by a spying scandal, the departure of Jim Amine, and Covid-19, writes David Rothnie.
21 May 2020 -
UniCredit switches plan for ‘once in a century event’
UniCredit began the year with a new template for growth but is now simply trying to help support clients through the crisis, while hoping that the deeper relationships being forged will endure, writes David Rothnie.
14 May 2020 -
Citi flashes European credentials in Covid-19 crisis
Citigroup is determined to emerge as a winner from the Covid-19 crisis and conquer the summit of global investment banking, in the face of any pull to concentrate more on home markets, writes David Rothnie.
06 May 2020 -
Deutsche regains Germany crown in time of crisis
Deutsche Bank has regained its number one spot in its home market, but it was its traditional investment banking business that shone rather than investments made as part of the firm’s new Germany-focused strategy, writes David Rothnie.
30 Apr 2020
