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Last night 60 of the great and good in European investment banking gathered at Boisdale of Belgravia for Financial News’ 10th annual Awards for Excellence in Investment Banking. It was the fifth time we've marked the occasion with a dinner, which is fast becoming an institution for senior executives. Outgoing UKFI chairman Robin Budenberg delivered the keynote address.

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Some of Europe's most senior banking executives attended last night's awards dinner hosted by FN at Boisdale of Belgravia.

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In Pictures: Financial News' Investment Banking Dinner 2013

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