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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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Wells Fargo has developed a coherent strategy for EMEA as it looks to meet demand for more choice from clients. But can it stand out from the crowd, asks David Rothnie. -
Commerzbank is looking to turn the page on a tumultuous period to create an investment bank that is “profitable, future-proof and independent.” This could be its last chance, writes David Rothnie
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Europe and the US have a crucial role to play in the bank’s expansion plans for Asia, writes David Rothnie.
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The accelerated transformation of NatWest's once-troubled investment bank has put it on the path to sustainable growth, writes David Rothnie.
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If you want to be Europe’s leading global investment bank, you've got to have a leading role in the UK, the region's biggest fee pool. And that means having a strong corporate broking platform, writes David Rothnie.
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BPCE is drawing Natixis closer at a pivotal time for the investment bank and European banking consolidation, writes David Rothnie.
