07/09/2015
The business story behind John McFarlane's big Barclays play
The shares are up 50 per cent since he took over.
Investment Banking
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
07/06/2015
A takeover frenzy is gripping British boardrooms
As mergers and acquisitions reach a record high Ashley Armstrong considers who is benefiting – and what the downsides are
07/06/2015
Berlin seeks private investors for new airport -Bild
Bild said the owners expect a detailed report by the end of the year
07/03/2015
EU investment banks face a decline in market share
The FT reports that the big six US investment banks all increased their market share during the first half of 2014, in comparison to their European rivals who faced a decline in this area.
07/02/2015
Deutsche Bank’s New Co-CEO Delays Strategy Update
John Cryan says it will take the summer and fall to work out how to cut costs and other details
07/02/2015
New Deutsche Bank CEO delays overhaul, warns staff to behave
"I can tell you that we will decisively identify problems, apply fixes and hold accountable those who misbehave
07/02/2015
RBS Picks BNP to Handle Transaction Banking Amid Global Retreat
“In BNP Paribas, we have found a bank that has the commitment to work with our GTS customers
07/01/2015
HSBC faces $2.4 billion bill for new ringfencing rules
HSBC will face a bill of around 1.5 billion pounds to shield its domestic retail customers from riskier parts of its operations
07/01/2015
Merger schedule of Landsbankinn and Sparisjóður Norðurlands approved
The Board of Directors of Landsbankinn hf. and the Board of Directors of Sparisjóður Norðurlands have, on 30 June 2015, approved a merger schedule for the two companies
07/01/2015
Ex-Deutsche Banker Goes Solo With Abu Dhabi Sheikh’s Backing
A former Deutsche Bank AG banker is starting a Middle East-focused private-equity and advisory firm backed by an Abu Dhabi sheikh that plans to capitalize on rising investment opportunities in the region.
07/01/2015
Deutsche Bank’s New Co-CEO Delays Strategy Update
John Cryan says it will take the summer and fall to work out how to cut costs and other details
06/30/2015
New Deutsche Bank chief under pressure to reverse fortunes fast
John Cryan will have to hit the ground running at Deutsche Bank when he officially starts as chief executive on Wednesday.
06/30/2015
New CEO John Cryan Brings a Culture Change to Deutsche Bank
The former UBS CFO, who has a reputation as a cost-cutter, needs to trim the German group’s investment bank without undermining its profit potential.
06/29/2015
Credit Suisse and ING mull cutting back London office
Credit Suisse and ING have warned the UK Treasury in pre-Budget talks that they are considering pulling some of their activities out of London
06/29/2015
Meet the top Greek investment bankers of the world
Measured in terms of deal volume, M&A was up 50% in Greece in 2014
06/29/2015
German, Dutch banks 'well-prepared' for Greek financial ructions
German and Dutch banks said on Sunday said they were fortified against possible financial turmoil in Greece this week after the country announced it would keep banks closed on Monday and would introduce capital controls.
06/28/2015
Global banking recruiters return to campus
Recruiters in the global banking centres of New York, London and Hong Kong are taking advantage of a burst of economic optimism and returning to campus, reuniting the global alliance of business school and investment bank.