03/26/2012
Ex-BNP Paribas Boisson starts up in real estate
Based between London and Paris, Boisson will partner with a senior real estate banker in the US, and will start fundraising in May.
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03/26/2012
Goldman Sachs talks to Norman Foster over new European HQ in London
The bank, which employs about 6,000 people in London, wants to redevelop a 1m sq ft site on Farringdon Street, around the corner from its current main offices, although construction is not imminent. I
03/26/2012
New UK bank plots fresh Lloyds Banking Group branch bid
That would mean shareholders in Lloyds – including the taxpayer, which owns 40pc of Lloyds through UK Financial Investments – will be allowed to choose between taking a new share in the Verde spin-off or accepting cash from NBNK.
03/26/2012
MF Global’s CEO ordered funds moved to JPMorgan
The e-mail, dated Oct. 28, was sent three days before the company collapsed, the memo says.
03/26/2012
HSBC Securities Services launches in Germany
HSBC Securities Services will now offer sub-custody and clearing services to cross-border institutional investors in Germany.
03/23/2012
Metro Bank to add 260 jobs, eyes more capital
"We are looking for more capital to power the engine. We're creating careers here," he told Reuters.
03/22/2012
Investors face £60m loss after property firm liquidation
Two individuals were arrested and bailed earlier this month following allegations of fraud related to the firm.
03/22/2012
S&P launches new fund management rating system
The old system of assigning a number of ‘A’s has been replaced with a system of four bands – Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze.
03/21/2012
Deutsche top Europe commodity bank, beats Barclays
Both banks have been battling in recent years to challenge the supremacy in lucrative commodities by U.S. investment banks Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley , which hold the top three global positions.
03/21/2012
Investors Displaying Growing Conviction in Growth - Research
Investors are more optimistic about corporate profits. A net 6 percent of the panel expects corporate profits to improve in the coming year. A month ago, a net 11 percent predicted profits would decline.
03/21/2012
Major German bank’s GDR program for Nomos Bank wins recognition
Christopher Moore, Publisher and CEO of EMEA Finance magazine, said, “We are proud to recognize Deutsche Bank’s accomplishments as a leading DR bank with our Best DR Program in EMEA Award for 2011.
03/21/2012
Global Green Asset Management Network launches at NYSE
In addition, the lobby group Ireland Inc launched at the NYSE yesterday.
03/21/2012
Global Green Asset Management Network launches at NYSE
In addition, the lobby group Ireland Inc launched at the NYSE yesterday.
03/21/2012
Skandia Investment Group appoints GE Asset Management to run Skandia European Equity Fund
The Fund’s management changes from Goldman Sachs to General Electric Asset Management (GEAM).
03/21/2012
BNP Paribas plans trade finance fund this year
BNP Paribas is planning to launch a fund this year to drum up new liquidity for trade finance, Jacques-Olivier Thomann, the managing director of the bank's Geneva office, said on Tuesday.
03/21/2012
Scotland seeks ME investors for World's first Green Investment Bank HQ
Creates a unique proposition of opportunity and security for Middle Eastern investors targeting renewable energy and clean technology sectors
03/20/2012
RBC Dexia Remains on Top in R&M Global Custody Survey
RBC Dexia came first in the UK for the seventh year running and was also elected best custodian in Europe, Canada, North America, Far East and BeNeLux.
03/20/2012
Schroder Income duo look abroad to avoid 'extreme' concentration
Schroders’ Kevin Murphy and Nick Kirrage have moved their £1.1bn Income fund close to its maximum allowed overseas weighting to escape the “extreme” concentration seen in the UK market.
03/20/2012
Capita leads chase to buy Bluefin
Capita has emerged as the favourite to buy Bluefin Advisory Services, according to The Sunday Times.
03/19/2012
SVG Capital faces a shareholder revolt
This week SVG chairman Nicholas Ferguson surprised the market by stepping down, with insiders suggesting there was an entrenched feud with Mr Coller at the heart of the decision.