10/16/2019
Afreximbank IPO: African bank confirms plans to list in London
The possible floatation is a rare bit of good news for London’s IPO market, which has struggled with a sharp drop in new listings amid ongoing political uncertainty in the UK.
Investment Banking
10/14/2019
Mediobanca investor Bollore says happy with bank's CEO Nagel
The French billionaire a year ago announced he was exiting a shareholder pact that for two decades had bound his Mediobanca stake, ensuring a stable shareholder base at the merchant bank.
10/11/2019
HSBC to close eight branches across Malta
The bank also announced "subject to MUBE agreement, a reduction in roles within the organisation on a voluntary basis".
10/11/2019
RCSI agrees €40m loan to help fund Dublin campus development
European Investment Bank loan will go towards planned upgarde of Stephen’s Green building
10/11/2019
Citi is cutting directors in its London banking business
Citi declined to comment on the cuts.
10/09/2019
Deutsche Bank's chairman best paid among German blue chips in 2018
But the bank is still struggling to sustain the recovery and expects to make a loss in 2019.
10/07/2019
Is UBS Leaving Money On The Table By Not Focusing Enough On Investment Banking Operations?
Keeping in mind the fact that UBS has consolidated its balance sheet well over the years by focusing on wealth management, now may be a good time for it to complement the business model by expanding its presence in key investment banking areas.
09/30/2019
UK’s bank challengers are fading in fight with big four
Fintech invaders from Santander to Metro Bank and Monzo are struggling with regulations
09/26/2019
HSBC UK Commits £550 Million to SMEs in Wales
The allocation for international business has been doubled to £2 billion to help companies grow overseas, while the agriculture pot has increased to £1 billion from £300 million last year.
09/25/2019
Lawbrook Asset Management Hiring Managers' Survey 2019
The expected growth will come from mid and junior level investment analyst hires with the greatest demand likely to come from those with 6 to 10 years' experience.
09/23/2019
Deutsche Bank takes 5% stake in German fintech
German bank pays €50 for stake in Deposit Solutions, elevating it to become Germany's second biggest fintech unicorn
09/20/2019
Deutsche Bank Acquires 5% in Fintech Deposit Solutions
The bank is now planning to open it up to a wider range of clients within Deutsche Bank Group.
09/18/2019
EON Hires BNP Paribas to Sell $1.1 Billion Czech Retail Business
The European Commission on Tuesday granted EON permission to take over Innogy from RWE AG in a deal that is set to transform Germany’s energy landscape.
09/16/2019
Barclays boss Jes Staley sets up 'tense' showdown to oust board raider Bramson
Bramson has repeatedly urged Barclays to scale back its investment bank in a move he claims would boost profits and the share price.
09/13/2019
Run Lola Run! by Andrew Hauser
The complexity in FX markets lies not in the products themselves, which for the most part are relatively simple.
09/10/2019
Deutsche Bank said to offer $2m packages to some top ECM bankers
The German bank closed its global equities business as part of its restructuring at beginning of July, leaving only a small secondary effort to support its ‘focused ECM’ strategy.
09/03/2019
Controversial 'Russian spy bank' set to break into Europe
The Moscow-backed bank's staff are reportedly being granted full diplomatic immunity by their Hungarian hosts.
09/02/2019
UK Market Comeback Despite Uncertainty - LCPP
Buyer momentum continues to build
09/01/2019
Bankers look forward, not backwards, as bonus talks kick off
It's all about coming up with a compelling narrative - just like selling an asset or winning a mandate - to secure a decent share of the global compensation pool and keep their bankers back home in well paid seats.
08/30/2019
The Nomura ghost that haunts Barclays investment bank
Deutsche people are also dotted around Barclays' markets business.