The global head of equity origination at Royal Bank of Scotland explains why despite all the bank’s problems there is still an upside to the controversial ABN AMRO acquisition.

Barclays’ acquisition of Lehman’s US operations, while being a risky move, could be one of the most profitable gambles to come out of the credit crisis if the bank can conquer the American market. Writer Geraldine Lambe.

David Hodgkinson, group chief operating officer at HSBC, talks about the credit crisis, and how the banking industry is likely to change going forward.

Western governments have been forced to take massive stakes in the world’s biggest banks in order to shore up their capital bases. When the dust settles, what will be the implications of a part government-owned financial sector? Writer Charlie Corbett.

This autumn’s shocking crash in the markets and failure of major banks has made pariahs of traders around the world. What does the future hold? By Michelle Price.

As the investment banking sector emerges wounded from the credit crunch, will the sector ever be the same? As Wall Street weakens, will the power shift elsewhere, and what are the chances of the banking behemoth rising again? Geraldine Lambe reports.

New EU laws designed to make the chemicals industry safer are proving to be a mild irritant for commodities traders and bankers. Writer Michael Imeson.

With prompt corrective action procedures in place, banks would be made to recapitalise themselves at a far earlier stage.

Five executives from Europe’s principle electricity suppliers forward their assessments of the global market for renewable energy. Writer Lara Williams.

If the market meets standards of best practice, there is less need for the authorities to impose draconian new regulations.