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PMorgan investment banking head outlines a 'major priority'

JPMorgan investment bank head Daniel Pinto said internal technology projects, including those focused on blockchain, big data and robotics, will be a 'major priority' next year.

European Investment Bank offers Romania support on EU funds

The European Investment Bank will help with monitoring, evaluation, preparation, and implementation.

Banks line up to advise Qatar firm on Valentino

A decision on which bank will work on an initial public offering in Milan is expected in January, the sources said.

M&A bankers toast a bumper year discreetly

Colleagues are encouraged instead to go for low-key lunches or dinners within their teams.

ABN Amro collaborates with fintech startup to launch PFM app

ABN Amro is to test a new personal financial management app developed in association with Swedish firm Tink, in an early example of the bank's determination to work with smaller fintech startups on the creation of novel banking applications.

Banks losing patience with the great Asian giveaway

But that is exactly the problem with Asian investment banking, one that the new leaders at Barclays and Deutsche Bank are addressing as they plan a reduced presence in the region.

Staff lay-offs at big banks show no sign of abating

Banks in Europe and US announced 100,000 job cuts this year and there are more to come

RBS investment bank to return to profit after overhaul, CEO says

Ross McEwan said restructuring of the investment bank is well advanced and will return to profit within four years

Share acquires 3,000 Barclays clients

The Share Centre has struck a deal to acquire 3,000 clients from Barclays Stockbrokers.

EU opens up €24bn of existing finance to circular economy businesses in support of EU climate goals

An amendment to the InnovFin Delegation Agreement signed at the conference will enable higher-risk, yet innovative sustainable business models

Bankers enjoy a £9.2m bonanza following a record year for takeovers and corporate tie-ups

Figures from industry experts Dealogic show investment banks have raked in £9.2billion this year from advising on mergers and acquisitions around the world.

Commerzbank to expand business across Europe – Handelsblatt

Germany’s second-biggest lender, based in Frankfurt

Quarton Partners combines with German investment bank

Quarton offers advice on mergers and acquisitions, complex securities transactions

EU set to boost post-COP21 climate financing to developing countries

Emphasis was also laid on the need to leverage private investors to engage in carbon emission reduction projects.

HSBC looks to global loan book to boost profits

"Investors come to us to buy emerging market assets."

William Blair 'on the prowl' for London hires

Gooch said that the firm will look to hire bankers specialising in the services sector.

Staley Seeks to Improve Profitability at Barclays

Sources tell Bloomberg that an additional 20% of investment bank employees at Barclays may lose their jobs.

Barclays to Slash A Fifth of Investment Banking Staff

The cuts come on top of the 19,000 layoffs planned for the three-year cost-cut program

HSBC bolsters Direct Custody network with US launch

Under new regulatory regimes, global custodians are liable for any assets lost in the chain

London bankers' 2015 bonuses could shrink up to 9 pct -study

Revenues at investment banks are expected to fall 2 percent from 2014, led by a drop in FICC trading income.