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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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Berenberg is developing into a pan-European mid-market powerhouse, with big growth ambitions for 2021, writes David Rothnie.
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UniCredit chief executive Jean Pierre Mustier upset the Italian establishment but he acted in the best interests of shareholders. But if he moves on, the bank would face an uncertain fate amid a new chapter of domestic and international banking M&A, writes David Rothnie.
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MUFG is overhauling personnel and its business model to try to escape a cycle of low returns, writes David Rothnie.
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UK aerospace company Rolls-Royce managed a smooth landing for its mid-pandemic equity raise despite turbulence within its inner circle of advisers. It was a triumph for strong management, writes David Rothnie.
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Jefferies has enjoyed a record year in European investment banking, powered by equity capital markets, writes David Rothnie.
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Mediobanca’s European expansion plan has withstood turbulence at the Paris-based boutique it bought less than 18 months ago, writes David Rothnie.