09/25/2017
UK's green bank abandons Britain: Promise to back UK ditched in rush to privatise firm
But it has raised concerns that GIG now plans at the same time to invest less in the UK
Investment Banking
09/24/2017
The European Banking Landscape Has New Powerhouses
But we rediscovered the virtues of that business with the crisis.
09/22/2017
Citi closes in on watershed year for European investment banking
As the final quarter looms, the US bank sits behind only JPMorgan for regional revenues
09/22/2017
From Ugly Duckling to En Vogue: Commerzbank Luring Suitors
“Commerzbank is a natural target because the bank needs synergies,” said Daniel Regli, an analyst at MainFirst
09/22/2017
Credit Agricole is moving trading jobs out of London this weekend
European government bond trading will be it.
09/20/2017
This investment bank has cut headcount by 67% over the past 18 months
Haitong has been making some drastic reductions to its UK headcount and has continued to roll out the cuts throughout 2017.
09/18/2017
Deutsche Bank CEO faces board grilling on turnaround progress
The bank doesn't have many arrows left in its quiver.
09/15/2017
Jefferies Opens Investment Banking Business in Amsterdam
Jefferies has significant expertise in core industries in the Benelux region, including TMT, Industrials, Consumer, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Real Estate, and Power & Infrastructure.
09/14/2017
Deutsche Bank Said to Pledge Cap on U.S. Use of German Deposits
While a previous request to tap those deposits under the former management was rejected, regulators now have a more benign view in part because of Deutsche Bank’s pledge on the U.S. cap
09/14/2017
Barclays & Harvey McGrath launch an 'impact investing' fund in response to demand
Barclays said the launch is in response to a growing demand from the market for an investing approach that considers the societal effects of investments, without compromising efforts to seek market-rate financial returns.
09/13/2017
Pirelli says to exit Mediobanca shareholder pact
Mediobanca’s shareholder pact comes up for renewal at the end of this year.
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.
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.