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Bank of America dealmaking fees rise 18% despite M&A slide

The bank’s chief executive said in September that investment banking revenue would be flat

Bank of America chief executive Brian Moynihan said the bank had delivered a solid result
Bank of America chief executive Brian Moynihan said the bank had delivered a solid result Photo: Cyril Marcilhacy/Getty Images

Bank of America’s dealmaking fees rose 18% in the third quarter even as revenue from M&A transactions declined.

The Wall Street bank brought in $1.4bn in investment banking fees during the third quarter, which was up by 18% and ahead of predictions.

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