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Investment banks: the winners and losers from the financial crisis

March 21, 2012 by William

When it comes to navigating the financial crisis, not all investment banks are equal – and some are a lot less equal than others. My latest column for Financial News based on a unique analysis of the banks’ performance in … Continue reading »

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The changing face of the investment banking industry

March 20, 2012 by William

A unique analysis of the impact of the financial crisis on investment banks – comparing last year’s performance with 2006 – reveals an industry that is smaller, more concentrated, and much less profitable. My latest column for Financial News: Investment … Continue reading »

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Unravelling the enigma behind HSBC’s profits

March 14, 2012 by William

The bank is curiously shy about disclosing the profitability of its divisions. My latest column for Financial News works out how profitable each business is and where HSBC makes its money. When HSBC reported its annual results last month, it … Continue reading »

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