07/17/2015
ABN, NAB reopen Swiss for international FIG
International financial new issue supply returned to the Swiss market this week after a lull of more than a month, as ABN Amro and National Australia Bank priced new seven year bonds
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07/17/2015
Green Investment Bank privatisation presents a threat to UK low carbon economy
E3G's Nick Mabey argues the government's GIB privatisation plan will deal a serious blow to the low carbon investment landscape
07/15/2015
£50.1m of Green Investment Bank funs backing Halton projects
Funds pumped into wood burning power plant in Widnes and waste incinerator in Teeside powered by Halton and Merseyside rubbish
07/14/2015
Bank of England plans to accept equities as collateral from banks
Officials could let banks offer shares to the Bank of England in return for funding
07/14/2015
RBS to Exit Greek Shipping Portfolio
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC is winding down its Greek operation and is looking to sell its USD5 billion shipping loans portfolio, Reuters reported on Saturday.
07/14/2015
Barclays investment bank in firing line despite change at top
The investment bank has gone from Barclays' main profit engine to its biggest drag on returns.
07/13/2015
Barclays Considers Acquisition To Help Split Off Retail Arm - FT
According to the FT, Barclays is the only bank that requires an extra licence for its ringfenced unit.
07/13/2015
SocGen shuffles Asian global markets sales
Société Générale has appointed new heads of global markets sales across Asia as it continues to reorganise its global markets business.
07/12/2015
Sacked Barclays boss Jenkins to leave with £28m package
Antony Jenkins upset investors in 2013 when he increased the bonus pool despite a slide in profits
07/10/2015
Barclays sets out plans to ‘unleash revenue growth’
John McFarlane gave the green light to start the new growth initiatives this week
07/10/2015
UK DMO names banks to run 40-year gilt syndication
The UK Debt Management Office named Citi, Lloyds, Royal Bank of Canada and Royal Bank of Scotland as joint bookrunners for the launch of a new government bond with a maturity of at least 40 years later this month.
07/10/2015
Greek Effect on Market Derails Companies’ Financing Plans
Some share sales, debt offerings on hold because of recent market volatility
07/09/2015
Henderson income manager backs Barclays' Jenkins sacking
While Jenkins has made some tough calls during his reign, Barclays' share price has disappointed.
07/09/2015
The business story behind John McFarlane's big Barclays play
He was the man for the moment.
07/09/2015
Metro may get European Investment Bank boost
After French development bank AFD and German agency KfW, the European Investment Bank has also show interest in financing the project.
07/09/2015
This is why Barclays CEO was let go: Chair
He wasn't the right guy to take them forward.
07/09/2015
The business story behind John McFarlane's big Barclays play
The shares are up 50 per cent since he took over.
07/09/2015
IP Group Secures Debt Facility With EU's European Investment Bank
IP Group said it intends to draw down the first of two tranches of the debt facility soon.
07/09/2015
Barclays Asia prime brokerage sales head adds Europe to remit- sources
Barclays is moving one of its top prime brokerage executives, Nathan Davison, from Hong Kong to London to take on an expanded role at the British bank, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
07/07/2015
Barclays says has spent US$150 million on US 'living will'
Barclays has a global recovery planning process in place that includes a range of feasible options available