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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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As an independent investment bank run by a cabal of former Credit Suisse bankers, Renaissance Capital earned recognition in the last decade for beating the world’s top investment banks in Russia. Now, after near bankruptcy in 2008 and with talismanic founder Stephen Jennings back as chief executive, the firm has revived its plan to become a leading force in emerging markets, writes David Rothnie.
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Macquarie’s presence in Europe has traditionally been dominated by its aggressive infrastructure business. But the firm is rapidly seeking to broaden its reach. Third party advisory work is becoming much more important to the business model, writes David Rothnie.
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Few investment banks have rebuilt since the crisis as quickly or as heavily as Citigroup. After shaking off US government ownership in 2009, the bank is digesting a frantic recruitment spree. It is also climbing up the league tables, as David Rothnie writes.
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After a dismal 2010 in Germany, the country’s investment bankers have embarked on a hiring spree in anticipation of a busy 2012. But with dealflow coming earlier than anticipated, some may be caught flat-footed, David Rothnie writes.
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Compensation regulation is putting banks in a tricky position when it comes to staffing — but not in the way one would expect. The issue is not how to pay top performers, but how to deal with a fixed cost base that is rising as banks shift the emphasis towards salaries while the revenue base remains as variable as ever. One answer is a mid year review with teeth, as David Rothnie writes.
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As Goldman Sachs faces another round of lawsuits in the US, it is working overtime to repair its reputation with clients. Recent moves to promote its senior European staff are an important step, as David Rothnie writes.