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New equity capital markets talent and Bernstein joint venture have helped Société Générale win eye-catching mandates. Next, it will expand sector teams
Italian investment bank has retained its focus since its takeover by Banca Monte dei Paschi. Now with two suitors for MPS, it is set for more upheaval
Years of underperformance are behind it and the bank has launched a new growth plan
The Italian bank’s head of advisory and financial solutions wants AI to support a new operating model based on being able to work faster than any of its rivals
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Big lenders, throwing their weight around. The old guard, valiantly holding position. And new entrants, splashing cash on high-profile hires. Equity capital markets mandates are becoming increasingly hard-fought affairs, writes David Rothnie.
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When is an M&A recovery not a recovery? When it’s a restructuring boom, writes David Rothnie. Some banks, though, are in no position to capitalise.
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UBS’s new co-heads of its investment bank have little to offer their morale-battered staff beyond yet another plea for trust and loyalty. But that might, just, be enough, writes David Rothnie.
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Is there the recruitment equivalent of a bubble forming in the world of boutique investment banking? Many rainmakers are opting for independence but few will be successful, writes David Rothnie.
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To lose one managing director barely counts as a trifle — but to lose 20 in little more than three months should set alarm bells ringing, writes David Rothnie. But with Bank of America’s top management apparently unconcerned by the departures of their top, former Merrill Lynch rainmakers in Europe, the question on the minds of those that remain is whether their firm has already abandoned the aim of building an investment bank capable of competing with the best.
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The upcoming bank results season is the most eagerly awaited since, well, the last one. But this time around, there should be at least some good news to report as equity and investment grade debt issuance accelerates. Even so, many firms are again sharpening their axes, says David Rothnie.