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Scrutiny of regulatory proposals by those without securitization expertise is a feature, not a bug
Weak or half-hearted response to Greenland threats will leave markets crumbling
Public sector issuers have become more flexible when executing cross-currency interest rate swaps
With Sergio Ermotti set to step down as group CEO, chairman Colm Kelleher favours an orderly, internal succession. But in a critical year for the bank, there could be turbulence ahead
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Issuance volumes may be high but demand is even higher. Credit issuers in particular should take full advantage
Hounding the Fed does not make the US bond market more attractive
Rate increases could be closer than you think
Despite a tepid response in a 2024 consultation, there are signs EU authorities are laying the groundwork
Leaders
Politically motivated prosecutions endanger democracy
Solutions exist but political will is necessary
It will take years and huge amounts of money to get Venezuela in a state to restructure its debt
Equalising risk weightings of covered bonds and resilient STS securitizations at 5% is sound
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This year’s expected surge in IPOs and M&A deals should drive a proliferation of strategic equity derivative transactions, with $2bn of fees up for grabs
Bankers predict megadeals, plentiful debt and IPOs. The dealmaking resurgence even has a political slogan: European unity
France’s investment banking market recovered strongly in 2025 but that doesn’t mean domestic banks are happy. The market is super-competitive and US firms are winning many of the best mandates
The US bank has won more market share in European IB than its rivals after overhauling its leadership and doubling down in the region’s biggest markets