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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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For the first time since the financial crisis, UBS has rediscovered its mojo in the US, writes David Rothnie. -
Despite a steady flow of senior departures, the US bank remains the firm to beat in Europe, writes David Rothnie.
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UniCredit’s new chief executive has a deep knowledge of the bank and a strong mandate for change. But the group’s sprawling empire and the politics embroiling it will put those to the test, writes David Rothnie.
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Low interest rates and deflation are creating a unique cocktail where M&A and restructuring activity could co-exist, providing a boon to independent advisers, but leading others to think Europe has already missed out, writes David Rothnie
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Jefferies believes the industry stands at another inflection point, as it exploits woes at rivals and continues to snap up bulge bracket exiles, writes David Rothnie.
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Equity advisory has made a triumphant return to the mainstream of banking, as pressures on big banks push corporates into the arms of independent advisers. But not all new entrants will be successful, warns David Rothnie.
