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European, Asian investment banks seek to renew cooperation

Up to twenty European countries have chosen to become the founding members of the AIIB, though the United States has not agreed.

SocGen’s $1.1 Billion Samurai Bond Deal Is Biggest in 2016

It’s only the third Samurai sale this year, and follows a 110 billion yen offering by Bank of America Corp. earlier this month in a euro-yen format.

Ex-Barclays Trader Tells Court of Obey or Be Fired Culture

Pabon was testifying about his Barclays’ career under Jay Merchant, who is also on trial.

London bankers set to share desks to save space

Banks want to retain City footprint but with lower costs

Commerzbank Drops Case Against Bankers Fired Over U.S. Probe

The lender dropped its filing in one of the cases earlier this month as a hearing scheduled this week approached, Frank Woitaschek, spokesman for the Frankfurt Labor Appeals court, said Tuesday.

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Deutsche Bank May Punish Staff for Personal Trade With Firm

Six employees participated with personal investments alongside a hedge fund, the person said, asking not to be identified because the review is confidential.

UBS Said to Trim Some Securities Jobs as Ermotti Cuts Costs

Securities firms are reviewing how to reduce expenses amid the decline in trading and dealmaking.

Sam Wisnia said to be treating Deutsche staff to a private jet while Cryan flies commercial

The move is said to have raised eyebrows at Deutsche, given that Cryan himself is now flying nothing but commercial.

Barclays Restructures Legal Team Ahead of Ring Fencing Reforms

The bank has restructured its legal team to prepare for split of retail and investment banking operations. James Booth, Legal Week

Deutsche Bank shareholders set to pressure chairman

Shareholder advisory groups ISS and Glass Lewis have recommended investors back a shareholder motion for a probe into whether fines for wrongdoing were higher at Deutsche because management obstructed or misled investigators.

Portuguese company partners Russian bank to support investors in Mozambique

Dominio Capital is a finance, business and investment company focused on Portuguese-speaking countries.

The changing face of Jefferies' investment bank in Europe

Executives at rivals have pointed out that such a high number of senior level departures in a year is unusual.

Europe's Banks Too Scared To Do Business With Iran

Some big companies have begun signing deals with Tehran since the U.S. and other global powers lifted long-running sanctions against the Middle Eastern country, but banks are very nervous after being burned in the past.

Deutsche Bank's CEO says profit can wait

It share price has fallen 35 percent so far this year.

Slovenia Opts for Biggest Bank's IPO on Deutsche Bank Advice

NLB received the largest share of the government’s 3.2 billion-euro ($3.65 billion) rescue in 2013 as the Adriatic nation was teetering on the brink of an international bailout.

AIIB teams with European development bank in Central Asia

The bank's investment in Central Asia has grown to almost 10 billion euros ($11.4 billion). Further co-financing with the AIIB in Kazakhstan is also in the cards.

RBS speeds up promotion of junior investment bankers

Many banks are radically shrinking their investment banking arms after a swath of regulation following the financial crisis and tougher trading environments.

Bank Pulls Plug On Mortgages For Expats

The banks will still offer foreign currency mortgages to UK residents who are working abroad and to service personnel, diplomats and other civil servants on overseas postings.

Lloyd’s looks to boost insurance premiums in Middle East

Lloyd’s optimism in the non-life insurance business is supported by industry forecasts.

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