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Six Swiss Exchange unveils more details on bond trading platform which, when launched, will join a number of others trying to restore liquidity in the fixed income markets

Inside Goldman Sachs’s loan to Banco Espírito Santo

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Deal result of a concerted effort by senior Goldman officials to win business with Portuguese company

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Bankers are looking at historical patterns to see whether 2015 will be a bumper year for deals

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Closet indexers may have their feet up – but some have outperformed their busier rivals

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These online investment services, which usually construct portfolios using ETFs, saw strong growth in the US last year

Bank sell-offs feed appetite for financial buyouts

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The disposal of non-core assets by banks last year meant rich pickings for private equity buyers in Europe

AIM: A pool that must be made safe for all

The Alternative Investment Market has had some very good performers, but too many investors have been bitten. The rules need reviewing

The celebrity-hunter’s guide to Davos: From Dimon to will.i.am

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The World Economic Forum at Davos is the place to be for spotting the A-Listers of banking and investing. But it's also known to attract celebrities from outside the world of finance and 2015 will be no different...

Let’s be clear-eyed about Ackman’s London visit

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US superstar is not about to lead an activist revolution in Europe and if the woes of his new fund continue they could deter others

ESG: From cute and fluffy  to having real bite

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Environmental, social and governance policies were once seen as mostly decorative but buyout firms now know they matter to the bottom line

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A recently-named FN Rising Star of Investment Banking is among those promoted to the coveted rank of managing director

Nasdaq to provide trading platform for Japan derivatives exchange

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Japan’s exchange operators are trying to bolster the country’s position as a global financial centre by attracting more foreign investors

John Laing listing brings difficult journey nearer to a close

News Analysis: The IPO of the infrastructure group will bring to an end a torrid tale that stretches back eight years

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Firm set up by former JP Morgan and Investec execs teams up with Hayfin Capital Management to provide debt package to German retailer

Silverfleet and Exponent make headway with fundraisings

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Last year was the second most active year for buyout fundraisings in Europe since 2008

Short-term pain for banks from Swiss franc move but opportunity beckons

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A $150m hit is no fun but in the longer run more hedging and trading create chances to boost market share

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Bond trading initiatives gather steam

Inside Goldman Sachs’s loan to Banco Espírito Santo

Searching for maps for the M&A landscape

Why closet indexing may not be so bad

The rise of the 'robo adviser'