06/20/2014

Update 1- Santander sells half of custody business

The euro zone's biggest bank Santander said it is selling a 50 percent stake in its $1.3 billion securities custody business to a group led by Warburg Pincus, marking the third major deal between the bank and U.S. private equity firm.

06/19/2014

Societe Generale eyes Germany's DAB Bank

HVB, owned by Italy's UniCredit, said in May it was considering a sale of DAB Bank because it was regarded as non-strategic following a revamp of HVB's retail business.

06/18/2014

Merrill Lynch top broker for second year

The awards, voted for by more than 6000 investors, brokers and firms, are highly regarded in the City and give individuals clout to negotiate career moves or bonuses and firms the chance to boast about their strengths.

06/16/2014

Italy rides market momentum with wave of IPOs

The number of new shares issues has picked up across Europe in recent months, spurred by an improved economic outlook and rising equity markets, thanks in part to ultra-loose monetary policy.

06/11/2014

Cyprus names lead managers for first post-bailout bond

Cyprus appointed lead managers on Tuesday to arrange its first post-bailout bond, underpinning its ambitions for a swift comeback to international markets just a year after teetering on the verge of bankruptcy.