UBS

◆ European and Asian issuers lead the charge as Barclays takes size◆ Global funding conditions shift in favour of dollars ◆ UBS returns to bond market for the first time after Credit Suisse takeover

◆ Scotia unearths arbitrage and a greenium in Swissies ◆ Label fuels demand among asset managers for inaugural note ◆ Aktia eyes Swiss franc debut of its own

The Swiss bank posted the biggest quarterly profit on record thanks to an accounting gain related to its acquisition of Credit Suisse, but weak performance at its former rival hints at a long road back to growth

Higher rates and name recognition fuelled the tightest corporate print since June

The former Credit Suisse banker will start his new role next week

Imminent half year results will reveal whether the new Swiss bank is a hastily patched monster or a new financial powerhouse

The news comes four months after speculation he was set to leave the bank

Banks are determined to stick to their growth plans as they see cause for optimism in investment banking thanks to increasing confidence and a growing pipeline of deals

The Swiss bank wants to become the leading European corporate finance house in North America after revamping its business, but history suggests this will be a tough target to achieve

UK bank prices largest single tranche covered bond from a foreign issuer in Swiss francs for over three years

Syndicate hopes to deliver Lloyds diversification at a saving

UBS has made a series of sweeping changes to the management of its global investment banking decision as it presses ahead with the integration of Credit Suisse