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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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Europe’s resurgent mergers and acquisitions market is offering opportunities to boutique firms. But they do not yet enjoy the same level of penetration as in the US, and they probably have only a limited window to gain market share. Those that want to take advantage must act quickly, writes David Rothnie.
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Although it has pushed hard to promote promising talent within its investment banking franchise, UBS is finding it hard to stem the steady flow of defections. Talk of low bonuses does not help, but CEO Oswald Gruebel has made no secret of the fact he wants the bank to improve. David Rothnie writes.
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After a period of time usefully spent nurturing the next generation of bankers within the firm, Citigroup is on the front foot again in recruitment. As David Rothnie writes, the bank is making good on its ambition to hire senior, well-connected names.
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JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley have landed the prime roles on AT&T’s $39bn bid for T-Mobile USA. Their appointments are a testament to the power of a stellar track record — and the importance of personal relationships. But the deal is not just about the big firms, as the presence of boutiques Greenhill and Evercore shows. David Rothnie reports.
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BNP Paribas is a clear winner from the crisis and has a credible strategy in investment banking, but it faces a struggle to attract the best talent from rival firms, writes David Rothnie.
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Another year, another reshuffle. The retirement of a UBS veteran has prompted the bank to have another stab at putting in place a new management team for its investment banking division. As David Rothnie writes, the aim is restore the bank’s former glory in what is a crucial business for the firm.