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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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One way or another, an international bail-out of Ireland looks set to provide plenty of opportunities for investment banks. But they will think carefully before committing to advisory mandates. As the country’s banking sector shrinks and more prized assets come up for grabs, they might be better off acting as principals. David Rothnie reports.
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FICC may be fixed but UBS’s investment bank has plenty of other challenges — most particularly generating profits at a time of leaner returns — that it needs to face, reports David Rothnie.
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After emerging from the financial crisis with its triple-A rating intact, RBC has embarked upon an ambitious expansion plan for its European business. With a flurry of big hires bolstered by crucial primary dealership appointments, the firm is off to a promising start. David Rothnie reports.
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Confidence is returning at Citi. It has taken longer than most of its rivals to recover from the crisis but now believes it has the strategy in place to beat all-comers in European investment banking. David Rothnie reports.
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A lacklustre third quarter for investment banks could not have come at a better time as the industry enters another of its heavily scrutinised bonus seasons. But despite the fulminations of some politicians against excessive pay, bankers appear to have repaired their relationships with regulators. David Rothnie reports.
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Goldman’s investment banking franchise has re-asserted its credentials in what was a tough third quarter for the rest of the firm. The move to refocus on advisory could not have come at a better time. David Rothnie reports.