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Kazakhstan pins hopes on $500m international bond
November 27, 2009Back from brink: the Kazakhstan government spent $19bn shoring up the banking sector
Kazakhstan is to issue its first international bond issue in nearly 10 years as the government looks to strengthen its public finances and provide companies with a target benchmark as it returns to the international capital markets.
Banco Real listing raises $8bn for Santander coffers
October 28, 2009Banco Real: world's largest listing this year
Spanish giant Santander, the eurozone's largest bank by market capitalisation, has raised some $8bn after the flotation of its Brazilian subsidiary, Banco Real, in the world's largest listing this year. The bank will list under the name Santander Brasil.
Kazakh banks spark trade finance debate
October 28, 2009Restructuring proposals prompt concern from industry groups.
Merrill Lynch - can Bank of America make it work?
October 22, 2009
Bank of America Merrill Lynch has had a rough year.Its CEO is being forced to retire, it is under intense regulatory scrutiny and senior investment bankers have left in droves. Yet it is holding up well in the league tables, and deal flow is looking pretty strong. Is Bank of America beating the odds and making a success of the acquisition?Geraldine Lambe reports
New banks set to enter UK market
October 5, 2009Expertise: Sir Peter Burt is being touted to lead new bank set up by Panmure sage Sandy Chen
A new retail bank is set to be created by a team of London professionals, who are in talks to raise more than £100m ($163m) through a listing in the capital.