09/13/2017
Japan's MUFG says picks Amsterdam as EU investment banking base
The timing of the start of Amsterdam operations is undecided since it is subject to approval by authorities, the bank said.
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09/11/2017
The $200k jobs on offer after four months’ banking experience. Questions raised over Barclays poaching party
This explains why more private equity firms are starting their own graduate programs.
09/10/2017
Barclays’ email raises questions on banks’ ‘no-poach agreement
US regulators examining whether UK bank promised JPMorgan it would not hire its staff
09/08/2017
European bank unveils €300m investment scheme for Irish firms
It has also made credit available through the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund.
09/07/2017
Nordea to move HQ to Finland in blow to Sweden
Nordea shares were broadly unchanged.
09/06/2017
Fewer than 10 UK-based banks have asked for EU license as Brexit looms: sources
The past two months have seen a pick-up in the number of banks saying they plan to set up new EU subsidiaries after Brexit
09/05/2017
Stars align for European banks
A stronger economic backdrop has been good for lending and more borrowers are keeping up repayments.
09/05/2017
Scottish government shifts policy gear, creates national investment bank
We are also considering the option of legislation in this parliament to secure the necessary continuity of laws in Scotland.
08/31/2017
UBS Is Said to Be Leaning Toward Frankfurt for EU Trading Hub
No decision has yet been made and the numbers could still change.
08/31/2017
Ex-Morgan Stanley private equity boss launches own firm
MD who left when Wall Street bank pulled back from dealmaking in Europe, teams up with a former Change Capital exec
08/30/2017
Barclays picks board for ring-fenced operations unit
Group prepares for 2019 rules that will split retail and investment banking units with back office overhaul
08/23/2017
Canadian bank to expand Dublin operations
The company already has a financial services presence here, employing two people.
08/23/2017
Houlihan Lokey is moving up in the world
The US investment bank has made successful acquisitions in Europe.
08/23/2017
Bank of America execs split over Brexit moves
Bloomberg says the bank has extended its lease on its existing Dublin offices and is in talks for a further 150 spaces.
08/22/2017
Top Canadian investment bank announces Dublin expansion as part of post-Brexit plans
The Taoiseach had a meeting with bank executives
08/18/2017
Macquarie completes £2.3bn Green Investment Bank deal
Australian group says it will build on GIB’s legacy of promoting renewable energy
08/18/2017
Barclays Puts in Sensors to See Which Bankers Are at Their Desks
Heat-sensing ‘OccupEye’ records usage, promotes ‘hot-desking’
08/16/2017
Georgia's BGEO profit up ahead of banking, investment split
BGEO said in July that it intended to demerge into London-listed banking and investment businesses.
08/14/2017
JPM joins fund firms pledging to swallow research costs
We also utilise external analyst research where we believe it can add value to client portfolios.
08/11/2017
Investment banks want in on bitcoin frenzy, but don’t know how
Commerzbank is touting a structured note offering ‘exposure to bitcoin without actually investing in it directly’, reports Bloomberg.