Morgan Stanley regains M&A crown but boutiques — and clients — pose problems

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Morgan Stanley regains M&A crown but boutiques — and clients — pose problems

The US investment bank has earned its place at the top of Europe’s M&A rankings but faces rising competition from boutiques and threats from clients who are increasingly trying lure leading rainmakers away. David Rothnie reports.

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