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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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Barclays’ results held up better than those of its rivals, suggesting its transatlantic strategy is starting to work, writes David Rothnie. -
The usually redoubtable Goldman Sachs turned in a lacklustre first quarter performance across all of its business lines, but its chief executive will resist any calls to change course, writes David Rothnie.
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A lack of high quality M&A talent, and the need for a quick fix, is driving a new wave of recruitment by big banks, writes David Rothnie.
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European and US banks have positioned themselves at the forefront of the Chinese M&A boom, but beware the ambitions of domestic players, warns David Rothnie
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Macquarie’s merchant banking model makes it a rare bird in the post-crisis landscape, writes David Rothnie
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The UK mid-market for investment banking is facing another round of consolidation after regulatory pressures and a faltering IPO market have wrought havoc on the sector, writes David Rothnie.
