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‘New kid on the block’ disrupts established order with lead role on Schroders takeover
Investment bank, like the group, wants to diversify outside France, and will lead with its strongest suit, real assets
The Spanish bank is building out its industry and product teams after doubling down in North America
UK house has boosted returns at its investment bank and is bullish on ECM and M&A despite falling below expectations
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Tidjane Thiam’s new strategy for Credit Suisse constitutes a ringing endorsement of the firm’s investment banking department, the unit housing its advisory and underwriting businesses. In an airless room in London’s Canary Wharf, the department completed its transformation from ugly duckling to an essential component of Credit Suisse’s empire, writes David Rothnie. -
Barclays already has a clear strategy for its investment bank and now it could be about to appoint the CEO to deliver it. But bigger questions lie ahead for all of Europe’s banks to remain competitive, writes David Rothnie.
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The French bank has been cutting bankers in its M&A business, marking a shift from growth to profits, writes David Rothnie.
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Canaccord has returned to profitability after a period of personal tragedy and collapsing revenues, but questions remain about whether the mid-market integrated model can support global ambitions, writes David Rothnie
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Mizuho’s acquisition of Royal Bank of Scotland’s US investment banking assets and personnel has not only hauled it up the league tables, but could mould the future of its European operations, writes David Rothnie.
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US investment banks are building out teams to help prepare clients in Europe for a wave of activity from activist funds. M&A teams across the world should wake up to the opportunity, writes David Rothnie.
