Germany’s second largest bank plans to near-halve its branch network and cut workforce by a fifth.
Electronic bond trading has reached tipping point, says MarketAxess
February 1, 2021Last year was a watershed in the electronification of bond markets, says Christophe Roupie.
Sustainable finance bond issuance hit all-time high in 2020
January 25, 2021Record total driven by a significant increase in 'social and sustainability' fixed income issuance.
The world’s greatest vaccine rollout
January 25, 2021A rollout of Covid-19 vaccines is vital to return life to something resembling normality – and finance has a key role to play.
Saudi Arabia steps up efforts to reboot economy
January 18, 2021Gulf kingdom reportedly seeking to snatch multinationals from Dubai, as sovereign wealth fund ramps up investment.
Equita on plan to be independent advisor to Europe’s SMEs
January 4, 2021The chief executive of Italian independent investment bank Equita on seeking opportunities outside of its domestic market.
Global investment banks outlook ‘stable’ for 2021
January 4, 2021The world’s largest investment banks are in a relatively strong position to handle any further economic headwinds, according to Moody's.
Ninety-five years of change in banking
January 4, 2021Although much has changed in the world of banking since 1926, many of the same challenges remain.
Société Générale proceeds with Crédit du Nord merger plans
December 8, 2020The combined bank will serve 10 million customers and generate significant cost savings.
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