2013: a year of investment banking records

Find out which records were broken last year for capital markets volumes, and when the last time M&A was this weak

After a torrid post-crisis era for investment banks in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, last year will be remembered as the one when activity bounced back.

A number of records were smashed along the way, with high yield bond issuance and accelerated equity bookbuilds the most notable examples.

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Ray Dalio Sells Last Stake in Bridgewater, the Hedge Fund That Made Him a BillionaireExternal link

Ray Dalio Sells Last Stake in Bridgewater, the Hedge Fund That Made Him a Billionaire