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Credit Agricole and Santander to combine custody and asset servicing businesses

The transaction would combine two strong custody and asset servicing players to form a truly global player with enhanced growth prospects.

Deutsche-Commerzbank merger could rest on mountain of ‘badwill’

Combined bank could recognise a profit of more than $18bn using an obscure accounting method

Barclays wins support of Merian Global Investors in struggle with activist investor Edward Bramson

The latest attack on Bramson’s plans to shrink Barclays’ investment bank comes after David Cumming, chief investment officer of Aviva Investors and a supporter of the activist in the past, said he would side with Barclays.

JPM sells £1.5bn fund, trust clients to Hargreaves and Share Centre

In both cases JPMorgan customers can also choose to switch to an alternative provider as the fund group shuts its service for direct investment trust and ISA customers.

Arbuthnot Latham Sells 5% Stake In Secure Trust Bank For GBP15 Million (ALLISS)

The sale of the stake will also improve the Arbuthnot's regulatory capital position, the lender said.

Berlin reveals contacts with Deutsche Bank amid merger talks

Two of those meetings happened in January, while the third was on March 18, the day after Deutsche and Commerzbank publicly confirmed they were in talks about a possible merger.

SocGen to cut 1600 jobs

Societe Generale today announces two adjustment projects.

Deutsche Bank makes strides in US leveraged lending

The leap comes as Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank have begun discussions over combining the two largest banks in Germany, as reported by Reuters.

ECB rates policy: Is the tail wagging the dog? by Azad Zangana,Schroders

The delay in tightening policy is leading investors to believe that the negative interest rate is the new normal as they draw comparisons with the Japanese experience.

Nomura axing jobs and bank branches to cut costs by $1 billion

The target of cutting $1 billion in costs will be achieved over the “medium term”

The new man Barclays traders are scared of

The incoming chairman has reportedly been canvassing investors about activist investor Edward Bramson's strategy for shrinking the corporate and investment bank.

LFIS expands multi-asset fund range

"Perspective brings together the best of LFIS' expertise in derivatives, credit and quant investing and the market reception so far has been excellent."

Santander seeks extra €1.2bn in cost cuts to hit ‘ambitious’ target

Drive to boost profitability made more challenging by ECB’s ultra-loose monetary policy

Mizuho International goes live with Asset Control market data management solution

The platform will be used to help fulfil Mizuho International’s IPV and broader market data management needs.

Deutsche Bank-Commerzbank merger: Long live the kingmaker

However the situation plays out, it might be the smaller firm that ends up in the stronger position.

Deutsche Bank’s Merger Knife Won’t Spare Asia

A high cost base and knock-on effects from shrinkage in the U.S. mean job cuts may be unavoidable.

Deutsche Bank Seeking a “Guarantee of Existence” with Monster-Merger?

Opposition Is Growing to Merger Between Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank.

Nomura Plans Dozens of Job Cuts in Europe and the U.S.

The bulk of the reductions are likely to come at Nomura’s troubled European business, which has lost billions of dollars in the past decade, the people said.

StanChart sees trade war fears receding, eyes digital push

“Those fears are receding a bit, partly because it looks like a deal is achievable and partly because China has taken relatively modest actions to re-stimulate its economy,” he said.

JP Morgan primes staff to leave UK in no-deal Brexit

So far, JP Morgan has shifted only a few dozen staff to continental Europe, preferring to wait until absolutely necessary before committing to Brexit moves.

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