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All change at the top: the great investment banking reshuffle (again)

April 26, 2013 by William

As Rich Ricci leaves Barclays to spend more time with his racehorses, investment banks are clearing out an entire stable of top management A year ago I wrote that there had rarely, if ever, been so many departures, at such … Continue reading »

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How pay works at investment banks…

August 17, 2012 by William

When it comes to pay and bonuses, it seems that everyone’s a winner at investment banks – except shareholders. In the rumbling debate over pay and bonuses at investment banks, the focus on the absolute numbers involved has shrouded what … Continue reading »

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Investment banks get their house in order

May 29, 2012 by William

First quarter results reveal impact of regulatory pressure on banks to raise RWAs and equity – with a numbing effect on profitability. My latest column for Financial News A good spring clean is always cathartic. Nowhere more so than at … Continue reading »

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The double-edged exit of Andrea Orcel

April 2, 2012 by William

The departure of Orcel may not spell the disaster that many have predicted for Bank of America Merrill Lynch – and it may not mark a long-term transformation in the fortunes of UBS either. My latest column for Financial News: … Continue reading »

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All change at the top: the great investment banking reshuffle

March 23, 2012 by William

It’s not just UBS and Bank of America Merrill Lynch: the entire investment banking industry has been hit by a bout of reshuffling. My latest column for Financial News on what’s happening, why, and what the potential risks are… The … Continue reading »

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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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Old bankers never die… they simply come back for more

March 6, 2012 by William

My latest column for Financial News on how the blasts from the past make for slightly uncomfortable reading. There has been a distinct blast from the past in recent weeks, with many of the names that we haven’t heard from … Continue reading »

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