Investment Banking
Goldman Sachs president Waldron: We only take the top 1%
The Wall Street bank is working harder on succession planning and remains ‘very choosy’ about who it hires, according to its president John Waldron
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JPMorgan hires HSBC’s M&A head Jabre in latest top exit from UK lender
The Wall Street bank has tapped Kamal Jabre as a vice chair of M&A amid an overhaul at HSBC
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JPMorgan bolsters EU hubs by 300 bankers
The Wall Street bank has continued to add to its post-Brexit entity, with Paris growing the most
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Nomura plans to grow European equities revenue from ‘zero’ to $100m
The Japanese bank sees opportunities in derivatives and financing
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Goldman Sachs ups EU headcount by 14% as revenue rebounds
The Wall Street bank has increased headcount on the continent by around 150 people
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FCA bans third Credit Suisse banker for role in tuna bonds scandal
The watchdog has taken further action against bankers embroiled in the fraudulent loans that cost Credit Suisse billions
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Wells Fargo hires Hawkins to lead real estate capital markets in Europe
The US bank has been building its dealmaking team in recent months
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Credit Suisse bankers could have bonuses blocked again as Swiss politicians mount legal challenge
Up to 1,000 Credit Suisse bonuses were set to receive outstanding bonuses cancelled by the Swiss government in 2023 after a court win, but politicians are fighting back
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Goldman Sachs hires key Citigroup debt banker Ponselé for new capital solutions team
The head of Citigroup’s corporate DCM team in Europe is departing
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Trading Places: Citi poaches Sankey, A&O Shearman re-hires Knighton
Find out who is on the move in the City and beyond this week
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Investec plans fresh UK push in wealth and corporate banking
The South Africa-headquartered bank has outlined new plans to bolster its City business
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JPMorgan launches ‘special forces’ unit to protect clients from political risks
Megabank responds to the need for investment banking and corporate clients to weigh risks tied to global power dynamics
Ex-City minister backs bonus cap cut as government pushed to go faster on growth
Bim Afolami joins the Lord Mayor and others in calls to slash red tape
BNP Paribas promotes Luke to lead financial institutions coverage in the UK
The French bank has been shaking up the leadership of its City investment banking team
Citigroup shakes up European ECM with Sankey hire
The US bank has made changes to the senior leadership of its European ECM team as it brings in HSBC banker Ed Sankey
JPMorgan dealmaker Hampson to depart for UKGI after 40 years
The veteran dealmaker will lead corporate finance at the state investment group
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HSBC equity capital markets head departs amid restructuring
Ed Sankey leaves UK lender as it retreats from investment banking in US and Europe
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Barclays hires top UBS debt banker as global co-head of capital markets
Marc Warm to join UK lender as it pushes to grow investment bank
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Ex-Credit Suisse Spain chief Bunge becomes ambassador for Argentina
Wenceslao Bunge, who previously led Credit Suisse’s business in Spain and Portugal, is leaving investment banking after more than 30 years
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JPMorgan expects investment banking fees to fall by ‘mid-teens’ in second quarter
Investment banking activity has been hit by Trump’s move to impose tariffs on trading partners
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