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Banks scrap for talent in Saudi markets push
Banks are training their Middle East efforts on Saudi Arabia, where they are hoping to capitalise on growing capital markets activity. The result is a slug-fest for the best banking talent, but firms must learn the lessons of the past, writes David Rothnie.
14 Apr 2021 -
Crisis at Credit Suisse could propel Meissner's rise
Christian Meissner, who only joined Credit Suisse in the autumn, could be about to help steer it through its moment of crisis, writes David Rothnie.
07 Apr 2021 -
Banks move up a gear in ‘sustainable M&A’ drive
Environmental, social and governance factors are driving mergers and acquisition activity as investor engagement reaches critical mass, writes David Rothnie.
30 Mar 2021 -
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Greensill takes the shine off Credit Suisse's ‘One Bank’ model
Thomas Gottstein, CEO of Credit Suisse, has called the Greensill crisis ‘an asset management problem’. But it will have far-reaching consequences and raises questions over the integrated model that it and other banks deploy, writes David Rothnie
25 Mar 2021 -
Wells Fargo lays the groundwork for EMEA CIB push
Wells Fargo has developed a coherent strategy for EMEA as it looks to meet demand for more choice from clients. But can it stand out from the crowd, asks David Rothnie.
17 Mar 2021 -
Commerzbank’s future hangs on latest turnaround plan
Commerzbank is looking to turn the page on a tumultuous period to create an investment bank that is “profitable, future-proof and independent.” This could be its last chance, writes David Rothnie
11 Mar 2021 -
HSBC’s Asia pivot requires global push
Europe and the US have a crucial role to play in the bank’s expansion plans for Asia, writes David Rothnie.
04 Mar 2021 -
How NatWest Markets pivoted in a pandemic
The accelerated transformation of NatWest's once-troubled investment bank has put it on the path to sustainable growth, writes David Rothnie.
25 Feb 2021 -
Europe’s banks double down on broking
If you want to be Europe’s leading global investment bank, you've got to have a leading role in the UK, the region's biggest fee pool. And that means having a strong corporate broking platform, writes David Rothnie.
18 Feb 2021 -
Mignon slakes M&A thirst to bring Natixis into the fold
BPCE is drawing Natixis closer at a pivotal time for the investment bank and European banking consolidation, writes David Rothnie.
11 Feb 2021
