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JPMorgan to Move $230 Billion Assets to Germany Under Brexit

Migration will make the U.S. firm a top 10 bank in the country

Brokers baffled by Barclays’ LTI move

Mr Gill commented it had “long been” part of the understanding between a client, broker and lender that once an application was submitted, the rate and terms were “secured”.

Spanish Premier Picks the Risky Option Backing Catalan Bank Deal

Deal would give government a board seat at the new institution

Despite COVID, junior bankers' compensation hiked to £86k+

Second year analysts had their total compensation held steady this year. However, first year analysts weren't alone in receiving a pay bump: third year analysts had pay increased too.

Deutsche Bank will Pay $583K to Settle Violation of Sanctions

The release explained that at the time Deutsche Bank processed the transaction for the oil company, it “had reason to know” of this designation, given that it “closely coincided” with the date in which it was listed.

JP Morgan sends half its bankers back to the office

They have set up airport check in-style barriers in the lobby outside lifts at its Bank Street building. Traders were the first to return in numbers as face-to-face contact “within shouting distance” during market opening hours is still consid

Deal of the year: Deutsche Bank

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HSBC’s looming pensions crisis: will the bank win the battle but lose the war?

This is the problem which HSBC faces.

Blackrock launches thematic equity fund

The BGF Multi-Theme Equity fund gives investors access to five megatrends identified by the BlackRock Investment Institute (BII).

Credit Suisse cuts back in London with Madrid move

Credit Suisse's headquarters in Madrid is growing in importance as Britain leaves the European Union, with some jobs in London being switched to Spain

Wholesale banking: ABN Amro cuts now, but ING is next

Exits at ABN Amro, including its big operation in commodity trade finance, raise questions about ING, as both firms enjoy much better returns in Dutch retail lending.

Morgan Stanley IM launches emerging markets fund in UK

Morgan Stanley said the fund is managed by the Global Opportunity team, part of Morgan Stanley IM's Counterpoint Global platform.

Investment bank critics swing and miss

No excessive risk taking, no outsized bets, no more monster trading desks.

ABN Amro to slash size of investment bank

Dutch lender will also stop providing trade and commodity finance

Shawbrook Bank “cautiously optimistic” as it Publishes Half Year Report for 2020

Looking to the future he continued: “Although significant uncertainties regarding the broader macroeconomic impact and pace of recovery remain, we are cautiously optimistic in our outlook as we start to see signs of momentum returning to certain of

NatWest to oust top investment bankers

Alison Rose slashes senior roles at Markets in bid to save money

Credit Agricole second-quarter net income drops 22% as coronavirus provisions weigh

Revenue at Credit Agricole’s ‘Large Customers’ unit, which includes capital markets and corporate finance activities, rose by 16%.

Sberbank structures first trade finance deal

Egypt’s General Authority for Supply Commodities acted as the buyer. It’s a long-term customer of the bank and a major trader of agricultural products.

Banks' Corona Jitters

Mainly corporate and retail vulnerability is what has caused trouble for banks in any given recession, Holman said, which also represents the major reason investors sell down the shares in times of crisis.

Confession Time for Big Banks in Europe: Banco Santander Reports $12.7 Billion Loss

Too-Big-To-Fail Santander is also one of the Eurozone’s worst capitalized banks.

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