The arrival of seven new faces to Bank of America's European debt operation in London brings to 40 the total number of hires to the business this year.

Renzo Arcoria and William Cumming join as managing directors, David Henness, Benjamin Jacquard, Alexis Renard and John Shue become principals and Cristina Nespoli has been appointed as a vice-president as the bank continues its push into the European debt market.