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‘New kid on the block’ disrupts established order with lead role on Schroders takeover
Investment bank, like the group, wants to diversify outside France, and will lead with its strongest suit, real assets
The Spanish bank is building out its industry and product teams after doubling down in North America
UK house has boosted returns at its investment bank and is bullish on ECM and M&A despite falling below expectations
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Deleveraging at BNP Paribas has put the bank’s CIB franchise in a position to boost its global standing, writes David Rothnie.
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Glencore’s $45.8bn acquisition of Xstrata, the biggest takeover of the year, proved the value of strong long-term relationships at a time when the world order in investment banking is changing, writes David Rothnie.
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Investment banks have taken tough decisions in 2012 — cutting costs and withdrawing from unprofitable businesses. With more upheaval likely in 2013, senior bankers without product responsibilities are vulnerable, writes David Rothnie.
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While 2012 has been a year of strategic pain and contracting revenues for global investment banks, it has been one of continuing expansion for the independent Moelis & Co, set up in 2007, at the dawn of the financial crisis, writes David Rothnie.
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Of all the investment banks looking to expand their M&A businesses, Standard Chartered should have the biggest chance of success, writes David Rothnie.
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Leucadia’s acquisition of Jefferies, announced this week, puts the US investment bank on a firmer footing. But questions remain over strategy, writes David Rothnie.