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The extra scrutiny that comes with working on the most visible, public and largest deals would give even the Stoics something to scratch their heads about.
Covered bond issuers have been reluctant to issue on the same day as a central bank announcement, but this is starting to change
New equity capital markets talent and Bernstein joint venture have helped Société Générale win eye-catching mandates. Next, it will expand sector teams
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A rally thanks to cheaper oil has let the Gilt market defer its reckoning with political risk. But it is coming, for sure
The interventionist approach of the US government in forcing Anthropic to pull cutting edge model should worry Europeans
The World Cup is being played outside European trading hours, but don't underestimate its potential for disruption
Hybrid capital is open to the big US tech companies. But who needs an umbrella when the sun is shining?
Leaders
Markets are looking to the authorities to simplify blockchain issues, but they may not have the purest motives
The new European Secured Note market is keen to secure regulatory recognition for the new product but there are advantages to not having it
The possible further internationalisation of the covered bond market will present challenges as well as opportunities
Record-tight dollar spreads flatter public sector borrowers — and flag a deeper unease about the benchmark itself
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Italian investment bank has retained its focus since its takeover by Banca Monte dei Paschi. Now with two suitors for MPS, it is set for more upheaval
Years of underperformance are behind it and the bank has launched a new growth plan
The Italian bank’s head of advisory and financial solutions wants AI to support a new operating model based on being able to work faster than any of its rivals
Germany’s family-owned businesses have become a battleground in UniCredit’s bid for Commerzbank. But every bank is scrapping for the same pool of fees