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WhatsApp bank fines

What WhatsApp bank fines say about culture and regulation

January 31, 2024

US regulators are cracking down on banks that use unofficial ways to communicate with clients

Coin stacks

Private credit: what’s in store for 2024?

January 30, 2024

The maturity of private credit as an asset class means how it responds to economic trends will have greater significance

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Securities finance industry registers record year for lenders’ revenues

January 25, 2024

Data provider DataLend has announced that lenders pocketed record-breaking revenues in 2023. What is causing the trend, and will it last?

Goldman and Morgan Stanley

US bank giants safe from non-performing loans for now

January 24, 2024

Wall Street’s latest earnings show cautious optimism for US investment banks.

Block trading

Explainer: The world of block trading

January 23, 2024

Block trades have long been used in investment banking. A fine against Morgan Stanley sheds light on the practice.

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More scrutiny for financial institutions with proposed EU AML/CFT authority

January 19, 2024

The creation of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority represents a significant step in policy.

Jigsaw finance

What to expect in the syndicated loan market for 2024

January 15, 2024

Norton Rose Fulbright set out their predictions for the syndicated loan market in 2024.

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Where US investment banks might be heading in 2024

January 12, 2024

With giant Wall Street banks set to publish results over the following week, Michael Klimes looks at what analysts expect.

Ziad El Chaar

Helping Saudi homegrown brands list in London

January 1, 2024

The $72m IPO aims to help Dar Global become a top 50 global developer.

Jonathan Arrowsmith

Investec wants to be a stable hand for clients

January 1, 2024

Investec’s head of M&A and co-head of private equity Jonathan Arrowsmith explains what sets it apart from rivals.

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