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PE lawyer hiring frenzy: ‘It hasn’t reached full maturity in London’
Private equity partner moves are set to reach a new high this year
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Aberdeen CEO says ‘headroom’ exists to cut costs further
Jason Windsor said while the asset manager was on track to cut £150m in costs, it continues to look for ‘opportunities’ to continue lowering expenses
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Why Evercore’s £146m Robey Warshaw deal could end up being a bargain
The pair have secured a big pay day and a safe home for their boutique
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UBS CEO on investment bank: ‘Shrinking is not an option’
Despite a reduction in investment banking fees, Sergio Ermotti says the bank remains committed to growth
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Deutsche Bank promotes Fratepietro and Lewellen to lead global DCM
The German lender has shaken up the senior ranks of its investment bank
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HSBC’s private bank under investigation by Swiss and French authorities
Lender’s Swiss private banking arm hit by money laundering allegations in connection with ‘two historical banking relationships’
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Aberdeen posts net outflows of £900m during first half
Despite net outflows, the Edinburgh-headquartered asset manager recorded a slight uptick in assets under management
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Rathbones launches £50m share buyback
UK wealth manager prepares for new growth era as long-time chief executive Paul Stockton steps down
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HSBC CEO ‘comfortable’ City offices will house staff despite desk shortage
The UK lender will use multiple locations to accommodate UK employees as it prepares to move to a new HQ
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Blackstone’s Wesley LePatner named among victims in Manhattan shooting
‘Brilliant, passionate, warm, generous, and deeply respected’: Private equity firm pays tribute to senior managing director
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UBS investment bank notches profit increase as dealmaking fees slide 30%
A surge in trading revenue offset a sharp decline in investment banking during the second quarter
Evercore buys boutique Robey Warshaw for £146m in major UK push
The US-headquartered bank has bought a mainstay of UK boardrooms
HSBC corporate and institutional banking unit slips 4% despite trading uptick
The UK lender’s newly merged division brought in pre-tax profit of $2.8bn during the second quarter
Aviva Investors eyes LTAFs for wealth market
The UK asset manager is considering expanding the reach of its LTAF range, which currently targets corporate defined contribution schemes
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Crypto market absorbs $9bn bitcoin sale with ‘barely a blip’
Your guide to the week’s biggest fintech stories
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PJT Partners revenue hits record $407m, up 13% after hiring spree
The boutique investment bank has continued to grow revenue despite trade war concerns
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HSBC asks managing directors to come into the office four days a week
The UK lender is tightening its policies for its senior employees
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Barclays traders fuel 21% investment bank jump as dealmaking fees slide
Barclays has followed US rivals with a sharp uptick in trading revenue amid volatile markets
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Top Citigroup banker Drury leaves to take CIO role at AI firm Poolside
The Citigroup lifer is departing after 30 years for a role at an emerging technology firm
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