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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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Not many banks can boast of a profitable time in Greece, but Lazard is one. Having been handsomely paid for its highly sensitive government advisory mandate, it has become the go-to firm for other troubled administrations. That’s just as well, considering the poor health of the M&A market, as David Rothnie writes.
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With all banks taking a fresh look at headcount in their advisory businesses and dealflow patchy at best, the industry is losing expertise as more senior bankers opt to join the corporate sector, writes David Rothnie.
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Rumours of the death of Nomura’s investment banking franchise have been exaggerated, writes David Rothnie. High profile M&A mandate wins this year prove it is very much alive and kicking.
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It is hard to compare Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual to many other rivals. In some ways, the newly-floated firm is a throwback to a pre-Volcker world. But as David Rothnie writes, in others it is a standard-bearer for a new approach.
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The push for greater integration between Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s corporate and investment banking divisions is paying off. As David Rothnie writes, the bank is gaining momentum in its grab for global wallet share.
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The success of Citi’s London operation is crucial if it is to meet its ambition to become the premier investment bank in the fast-growing emerging markets, writes David Rothnie.