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Danske Bank expands its investment universe for defence shares

The investment policies and exclusion lists govern which companies our asset management business at Danske Bank Asset Management and Danica can invest in.

ING met Italy's Popolare di Sondrio amid European expansion plan, source says

BPER and Sondrio both have as lead shareholder Unipol, Italy's second-largest insurer, which owns nearly 20% of each lender.

HSBC: Instead of the bonus, there is termination

As the paper explains, many bankers who were laid off received nothing at all

Deutsche Bank successfully completes issuance of Additional Tier 1 capital instruments

The denominations of the securities are € 200,000. Deutsche Bank AG acted as sole bookrunner for the offering.

Carlos Torres Vila: "Both BBVA and Banco Sabadell shareholders will become the owners of a bank better prepared for the future”

In his speech, the BBVA Chair reviewed the bank’s growth trajectory in 2024, and the strategic cycle that just ended, while anticipating the main points in the roadmap for the future.

HSBC focuses on ‘jewel of the crown’ after investment-bank cuts

HSBC has jumped two spots to No 10 in US investment-grade bond underwriting, according to data compiled by Bloomberg

Investment bank boom creates more millionaire earners in Europe

The number of Deutsche Bank AG employees making more than €1 million ($1.1 million) last year shot up by 28% to 647.

UBS considers sale of some real estate assets in asset management unit, sources say

Real estate investments left outside of the new unit are being considered for sale

ECB authorizes UniCredit to increase Commerzbank stake to 29.9%

In addition, UniCredit is awaiting the opportunity to initiate a constructive dialogue with the new German government once formed.

Investec funds Birmingham’s first co-living development with £17 million loan

Investec has provided The James with a £17 million loan to fund the development of a 150-unit co-living scheme in Birmingham city centre.

Intesa Sanpaolo financial advisor to Eni in the Saipem-Subsea7 agreement

The merger, which will be structured as a merger of equals with a fixed 50/50 exchange ratio

Credit Suisse London DCM chief re-emerges at Japanese Bank

Burton spent the year between Credit Suisse and SMBC in quasi-exile as founder of HarvestHill Debt Advisory Limited, a DCM restructuring boutique.

Saxo Bank announces record 2024 results of more than one billion DKK in net profit

The adjusted net profit for 2024 ended at DKK 1,074 million.

Confronting new risk management guidelines for credit spread risk in banking

In this context, the challenge for treasury teams is how best to interpret EBA guidance while ensuring they retain optimal levels of liquidity to meet their operational needs.

Mortgage and rental spending grew 2.0 per cent in January, while consumer confidence remains unchanged

Despite this increase, consumers’ confidence in their ability to afford rent and mortgage payments remained unchanged month-on-month at 52 per cent.

Jefferies cuts Julius Baer to Hold as it awaits clarity on strategy under new CEO

Bollinger, who has been CEO for less than a month, is expected to outline a strategic vision emphasizing client focus

Commerzbank to become main tenant of the Central Business Tower in Frankfurt

The office tower in Frankfurt’s banking district will accommodate 3,200 state-of-the-art workplaces on 52 floors.

CaixaBank and Amundi launch innovative Lifecycle ETFs to help align investments with life goals

This makes these ETFs particularly suited for those pursuing specific financial objectives over the long term.

Italy Bank Deals Would Narrow Size Gap to Europe, Panetta Says

The announced transactions would narrow the size gap between the largest Italian banks and European competitors

Santander, global leader in export finance for third year running

The Group held on to the number one spot with a total volume of USD 8.6 billion and an international market share of 10.5%.

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