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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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A boom in financial sponsor-related activity has coincided with a successful re-ordering by banks of their coverage efforts, writes David Rothnie -
The future of Credit Suisse’s investment bank hinges on driving revenue growth in concern with its wealth management division while improving its standing in corporate finance, writes David Rothnie
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Sound succession planning coupled with the outgoing CEO's strong commitment to the investment bank should forestall any serious fallout as Barclays proceeds with its European expansion plan, writes David Rothnie
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The US bank has unveiled a plan to overtake JP Morgan at the top of the EMEA corporate finance fee rankings within four years. Can it succeed?
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The Nordic region has proved to be a success story in the French group’s long-term quest to become the world’s leading European corporate investment bank, writes David Rothnie
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A handover of responsibility for MENAT is taking place at HSBC as the bank comes to terms with an unprecedented scramble for talent there and around the world, writes David Rothnie
