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Europe’s self-proclaimed investment banking champions are playing to their strengths, but remain far behind US peers
After quitting M&A and equity capital markets in Europe and the US last year, HSBC is striving to maintain global relevance — and London and New York still have a role to play
Innovation and ambition have been hallmarks of mergers and acquisitions activity this year, but there are some signs of weakness in private equity
Bank M&A is back on the agenda, but talk of SMBC buying Jefferies is premature. The two firms are prioritising their multi-stranded alliance and a takeover now would jeopardise it
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NatWest Markets has ambitious plans to deliver £1bn of revenues in 2022, after completing its restructuring plan
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The UK remains the 'centre of power' in corporate finance, despite a sharper focus among banks on continental Europe, writes David Rothnie
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Deutsche is turning back to ‘old school’ advice as it looks to catch rivals in Europe’s most important corporate finance market, writes David Rothnie
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Unilever’s failed bid for GSK’s consumer division has brought an activist out into the open and disrupted the company’s recently remodelled banking group, writes David Rothnie
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As increased volatility rocks public equity markets, the bet some banks made by building private capital fundraising advisory teams is paying off, while those that have not done so are playing catch up, writes David Rothnie
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Credit Suisse is pinning its growth hopes on the global reunification of its capital markets and advisory offering. Provided there are no more distractions at the top of the firm, it is well-placed to succeed, writes David Rothnie.