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Meet the 2014 Rising Stars of Investment Banking

It has been the year that investment banking activity finally rebounded, with total fees in 2014 set to be at their highest level since 2008.

Meet the 2014 Rising Stars of Investment Banking

It has been the year that investment banking activity finally rebounded, with total fees in 2014 set to be at their highest level since 2008.

European Commission approves state aid measures for Bulgaria’s First Investment Bank

The EC said that the measures taken by Bulgaria – in response to a run on the bank triggered by an online smear campaign – were necessary to preserve the financial stability of the Bulgarian economy and financial system.

Hungary rejoins Moscow-based international banking group

The Council of the International Investment Bank (IIB) supported the renewal of Hungary's membership in the bank at its November 20-21 meeting in Sofia, the National Economy Ministry said.

Robey Warshaw makes new friends on Aviva deal

When a new boutique sets up shop, it is often assumed that it will mine its long-standing relationships to secure business– but Robey Warshaw seems to be getting on just fine developing new ones.

NBAD to hire 400 employees worldwide

NBAD CEO assures banks close to resolving liability issues regarding credit bureau

ING to Cut 1,700 Jobs and Invest $248 Million in Digital Push

The company also said that it planned to cut an additional 1,075 jobs at its external suppliers.

Sofia hosts key International Investment Bank meeting

Bulgaria has several projects that are funded by the IIB

The day Deutsche Bank learnt to speak Englisch

Twenty five years ago this week, Deutsche Bank made a move that would change it forever and put it on the path to being a global force in investment banking.

Banking’s revolving door is no longer just an exit

The money is as good if not better, the work is at least as interesting and you spend far less time filling in forms for regulators.

New EU Stimulus Fund to Leverage Private Sector Investment-Funding

EU Hopes New Fund Will Spark New Investments

Destination Europe: Alluring for Investment Banks?

While duly noting a prolonged economic crisis, stringent regulations and various tax evasion issues, the huge amount of wealth amassed by the continent is attracting many global banking giants toward the region.

Saxo Bank Wins Best Forex Broker at Forex Magnates Awards

The award, determined by an industry vote, is testament to Saxo Bank's continued leadership in the competitive electronic FX trading market.

Commerzbank imposes penalty on big depositors

Commerzbank has become the first major German bank to impose negative interest rates on big deposits.

Orcel Facing ‘Hurricanes’ Remodeling UBS on Old Wall St

That was an era before investment banks such as Merrill Lynch & Co. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) ramped up borrowing to inflate returns.

Vatican bank gets assets back, wants new footing with Italian banks

An Italian bank has returned to the Vatican 23 million euros ($28.8 million) that was blocked in a 2010 money laundering investigation, the Vatican bank said on Tuesday, in a sign that the Holy See's efforts to make its finances more transparent are

The so-called BRICS group of nations is fast-tracking the establishment of its New Development Bank.

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are hoping the financial institution will rival global lenders the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

The promised land disappoints: Hedge fund traders making a swift return to investment banking

Senior portfolio managers and traders at hedge funds – usually with a career history in investment banking – are making the move back to the sell-side.

Deutsche and JP Morgan vie for position as finishing line looms

The race to be the biggest fee-earner in European investment banking is in its final lap – and it is too close to say who will nose ahead.

I've done nothing wrong, says British banker

He is said to be at the heart of allegations of rigging rates Richard Usher is said to be at the heart of allegations of fixing foreign exchange rates The currency trader at the centre of an alleged multi-billion pound scam has been name