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Bankers predict megadeals, plentiful debt and IPOs. The dealmaking resurgence even has a political slogan: European unity
France’s investment banking market recovered strongly in 2025 but that doesn’t mean domestic banks are happy. The market is super-competitive and US firms are winning many of the best mandates
The US bank has won more market share in European IB than its rivals after overhauling its leadership and doubling down in the region’s biggest markets
The US bank has emerged from its restructuring to record impressive market share gains following a reboot of its financial sponsor and leveraged finance businesses
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The alternative asset manager has seized an opportunity to climb the European leveraged finance rankings by underwriting more deals for its rivals. Investment banks should take note -
Dealmakers are bullish despite pulled deals reaching a five year high amid financing headwinds and a looming recession, writes David Rothnie
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The US investment bank expanded at pace over the past decade and now has put one of the final building blocks in place in its quest to match its big US rivals, writes David Rothnie
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After a sharp slump in corporate finance revenues, investment banks are facing an uncertain second half of the year. If previous downturns are a guide, job cuts will be inevitable before a new market reality emerges to trigger the next wave of capital markets and M&A activity. By David Rothnie
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There are some ominous signs as the Swiss bank struggles to put its past woes behind it, writes David Rothnie
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Banks are forging ahead with sustainable financing and advisory businesses despite concerns about greenwashing and the emergence of dissenting voices closer to home, writes David Rothnie
