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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
Deal raises questions about whether transaction was done at arm's length
Public pension schemes have sold shares in coal, oil and gas companies but are still funding expansion of the gas industry through infrastructure funds
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HSBC took a big step forward in furthering its China ambitions this week, entering into an onshore joint venture securities firm with Shenzhen Qianhai Financial Holdings. The first priority is to launch an onshore debt business but the bank has ambitions eventually to offer a full range of investment banking services. Rev Hui reports.
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The European Banking Authority published the plan for its Europe wide stress tests in 2016 on Thursday. The tests will apply to over 70% of the European banking sector. -
Natixis posted weak corporate and investment banking revenues for the third quarter of the year on Wednesday evening, despite strong performances in equities and structured finance.
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Standard & Poor’s slashed the rating of Mongolia to B from B+ this week, citing the country’s poor economic growth prospects for the next few years. The cut was quickly followed by downgrades of the nation’s three major banks.
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ING Bank and Société Générale announced roadshows for forthcoming senior green bond transactions this week, as the asset class showed signs of playing a more familiar role in banks’ funding plans.
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A Chicago court has convicted a high frequency trader of ‘spoofing’ and commodities fraud, in a landmark case that could have dramatic implications for the futures market.
