UBS

Top dogs named as Swiss giant takes next step in Credit Suisse integration

Twenty year veteran MD departs Paris office, succeeded by ED

Deal is the first of its kind in Swiss francs and the latest milestone under the Swiss digital pilot project

Rare Italian issuer attracts strong interest from private banks, while Crédit Agricole scores a hat trick

The European timezone is crucial for ambitious investment banks, but presents unique problems. How to cover it efficiently is causing internal tension, especially for US banks.

French president’s call for international consolidation bucks a long trend of political opposition

Three year floating rate covered deals pricing flat to fixed rates

Home advantage sees total issuance for May exceed Sfr3bn

◆ Favourable dollar market draws foreign and domestic FIG issuers ◆ NatWest chooses dollar for AT1 to achieve best post-swap cost ◆ String of senior issuance also offers rare five year FRN

Corporate issues have been rare in recent weeks, leaving investors with appetite

Barclays’ Faruqui will replace Hart at the UK M&A regulator

Fonplata, Province of Manitoba and AFL are the latest SSA issuers to look to Swiss francs