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Scottish National Investment Bank ‘needs private cash to top up £2bn funds’

The bank is owned by the Scottish government but is run at arm’s length from parliament.

JPMorgan merges EU operations into single German business

Channelling most of its EU business through a single entity will make it cheaper for JPMorgan to operate

M&A outlook strong as investment banks complete merger

Looking ahead at the M&A market, Adams said there has been positive momentum with tech being the big beneficiary.

UniCredit S p A : EIF and UniCredit to provide €1 billion for SMEs in Bulgaria, Slovakia, Slovenia and Croatia

The loans will be available to SMEs operating in the sectors of economy hardest hit by the pandemic and accelerate the recovery of national economies.

Princess Maria Laura of Belgium set to wed British investment banker

Royal, 33, who lives in London, sported a black floral dress as she showed off a dazzling ring in engagement photos which have been released by the Palace

Russia-based Sinara Investment Bank becomes member of ISDA

ISDA membership will allow Sinara to further expand its relationship with international banks and partners, as well as to build risk management tools in line with the current market trends.

BNP Paribas lays down markers of its investment banking ambitions

Long in the shadow of rivals, the French bank is trying to lure dealmakers and expand in equities

Banks halt Brexit relocations as European hiring seen ‘rapidly’ ramping up next year

There were 5,000 new Brexit-linked financial services hires since the 2016 referendum, 2,800 of which were on the Continent

Deutsche Bank and Barclays bonuses - good but not great

At Deutsche, there is apparently "discussion" of a 20% increase for people in the investment banking division, although "a more muted increase" is also under consideration.

EBRD extends € 5 million to Bank for Business in Kosovo

The aim is to encourage SMEs to invest in upgrades in three key areas: environmental protection, health and safety, and product quality. At least 60 per cent of all loans will support energy-saving investments.

EBRD lends RSD 2.3 billion to OTP Banka Serbia

The credit line will bolster lending to private businesses in the form of working capital lines and investment loans, in particular, to SMEs operating in economically less-developed areas of the country.

Woori Bank opens Hungary office

Woori’s latest move marks the second establishment of a representative office in the central European nation by a Korean commercial lender.

Barclays expands prime broking as rivals pull back after Archegos

Barclays’ push into prime broking is part of a broader expansion of its equities business

Nordea delivers a turnaround

Nordea needed to make a significant change, set a new direction.

Bosses balk as banker poaching war sees 50% surge in salaries: ‘Everyone’s paying more and more’

You’re likely to have your best year ever in 2021. You should try to leverage that with your current employer, or the next one'

Barclays chief to face investors after Staley’s Eppstein exit

This week, he will meet investors for the first time since his appointment and is expected to be asked about his plans, as well as about the circumstances leading to his appointment.

William Blair bolsters European headcount by 45% amid deal boom

“And then there is a broader discussion in terms of how we continue to provide full service advisory to our core private equity clients.”

Deutsche Bank gets another credit rating upgrade

Deutsche Bank added its ratings are now in the “A” category with all leading rating agencies.

Natixis IPO Shows How to Break Through in Crowded Saudi Market

The Paris-based bank, which aims to boost its investment banking revenues by 7% every year until 2024,

Societe Generale: Third quarter 2021 earnings

Q3 21: Excellent Quarter, Underlying Group Net Income of EUR 1.4 Billion

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