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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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The 2011 acquisition of Lexicon has paid off as the independent Evercore has turned itself into a credible force in Europe, writes David Rothnie.
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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.
