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HSBC focuses on ‘jewel of the crown’ after investment-bank cuts

HSBC has jumped two spots to No 10 in US investment-grade bond underwriting, according to data compiled by Bloomberg

Investment bank boom creates more millionaire earners in Europe

The number of Deutsche Bank AG employees making more than €1 million ($1.1 million) last year shot up by 28% to 647.

UBS considers sale of some real estate assets in asset management unit, sources say

Real estate investments left outside of the new unit are being considered for sale

ECB authorizes UniCredit to increase Commerzbank stake to 29.9%

In addition, UniCredit is awaiting the opportunity to initiate a constructive dialogue with the new German government once formed.

Investec funds Birmingham’s first co-living development with £17 million loan

Investec has provided The James with a £17 million loan to fund the development of a 150-unit co-living scheme in Birmingham city centre.

Intesa Sanpaolo financial advisor to Eni in the Saipem-Subsea7 agreement

The merger, which will be structured as a merger of equals with a fixed 50/50 exchange ratio

Credit Suisse London DCM chief re-emerges at Japanese Bank

Burton spent the year between Credit Suisse and SMBC in quasi-exile as founder of HarvestHill Debt Advisory Limited, a DCM restructuring boutique.

Saxo Bank announces record 2024 results of more than one billion DKK in net profit

The adjusted net profit for 2024 ended at DKK 1,074 million.

Confronting new risk management guidelines for credit spread risk in banking

In this context, the challenge for treasury teams is how best to interpret EBA guidance while ensuring they retain optimal levels of liquidity to meet their operational needs.

Mortgage and rental spending grew 2.0 per cent in January, while consumer confidence remains unchanged

Despite this increase, consumers’ confidence in their ability to afford rent and mortgage payments remained unchanged month-on-month at 52 per cent.

Jefferies cuts Julius Baer to Hold as it awaits clarity on strategy under new CEO

Bollinger, who has been CEO for less than a month, is expected to outline a strategic vision emphasizing client focus

Commerzbank to become main tenant of the Central Business Tower in Frankfurt

The office tower in Frankfurt’s banking district will accommodate 3,200 state-of-the-art workplaces on 52 floors.

CaixaBank and Amundi launch innovative Lifecycle ETFs to help align investments with life goals

This makes these ETFs particularly suited for those pursuing specific financial objectives over the long term.

Italy Bank Deals Would Narrow Size Gap to Europe, Panetta Says

The announced transactions would narrow the size gap between the largest Italian banks and European competitors

Santander, global leader in export finance for third year running

The Group held on to the number one spot with a total volume of USD 8.6 billion and an international market share of 10.5%.

BNP Paribas announces the implementation of a semi-annual interim dividend payment starting in 2025

The first interim dividend related to the 2025 financial statements would be paid on 30 September 2025 and calculated on the basis of 50% of the net earnings per share of the first half of 2025.

CaixaBank reports a net profit of €5.79 billion in 2024, up 20.2%, and far exceeds the targets set in the 2022-2024 Strategic Plan

In 2024, CaixaBank successfully completed its 2022-2024 Strategic Plan and achieved the financial and qualitative objectives set for the period.

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