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Compensation a hotter topic than the weather in investment banking
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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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Despite being one of the few investment banks with a dedicated jewellery and diamond sector team, ABN Amro has ditched the bling as its seeks to relaunch its presence on the international stage, writes David Rothnie.
  • A resurgent Spanish corporate finance market is putting the expansion plans of Spain’s national champions to the test, at home and abroad, writes David Rothnie.