Investment Banking
UBS pays $300m to settle legacy Credit Suisse mortgage-backed securities case
The Swiss back is looking to draw a line under the issues of its former rival
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How Brexit changed the way Wall Street banks tackle Europe
While the prophecies of instant disaster for the City never came true, many US banks are now looking all over the EU as well as in London when they want to hire or boost business
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HSBC hires Barclays banker Hartmann to lead US FIG debt financing
The UK lender is refocusing its investment bank on DCM and key locations
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Deutsche Bank promotes Buvat to lead new corporate private solutions business
The German lender has shaken up the senior ranks of its investment bank
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Societe Generale’s equities fees slip 3% as revenue beats expectations
The French bank did not follow rivals with sharp gains in stock trading revenue
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Citigroup hires UBS dealmaker Fremy to lead European transportation
The US bank has been on a hiring spree of senior bankers
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Why Evercore’s £146m Robey Warshaw deal could end up being a bargain
The pair have secured a big pay day and a safe home for their boutique
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UBS CEO on investment bank: ‘Shrinking is not an option’
Despite a reduction in investment banking fees, Sergio Ermotti says the bank remains committed to growth
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Deutsche Bank promotes Fratepietro and Lewellen to lead global DCM
The German lender has shaken up the senior ranks of its investment bank
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HSBC CEO ‘comfortable’ City offices will house staff despite desk shortage
The UK lender will use multiple locations to accommodate UK employees as it prepares to move to a new HQ
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UBS investment bank notches profit increase as dealmaking fees slide 30%
A surge in trading revenue offset a sharp decline in investment banking during the second quarter
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Evercore buys boutique Robey Warshaw for £146m in major UK push
The US-headquartered bank has bought a mainstay of UK boardrooms
HSBC corporate and institutional banking unit slips 4% despite trading uptick
The UK lender’s newly merged division brought in pre-tax profit of $2.8bn during the second quarter
PJT Partners revenue hits record $407m, up 13% after hiring spree
The boutique investment bank has continued to grow revenue despite trade war concerns
HSBC asks managing directors to come into the office four days a week
The UK lender is tightening its policies for its senior employees
Barclays traders fuel 21% investment bank jump as dealmaking fees slide
Barclays has followed US rivals with a sharp uptick in trading revenue amid volatile markets
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Top Citigroup banker Drury leaves to take CIO role at AI firm Poolside
The Citigroup lifer is departing after 30 years for a role at an emerging technology firm
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Rothschild & Co hires ex-Perella banker Klaassen in private markets push
The independent investment bank has named the private capital markets veteran to lead its distribution efforts
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Nomura wholesale boss Willcox: ‘Boring’ approach key to growth
Nomura is looking to bolster profit within its wholesale unit by 15-20% and is investing in new businesses. But Chris Willcox is emphasising consistency
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Trading Places: Barclays hires ex-Numis chief, Kirkoswald adds ex-HSBC trader
Find out who is on the move in the City and beyond this week
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