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BofA Sees Investment-Banking Fees Improving Along With Industry
Lackluster investment-banking activity has been improving and is expected to be similar to or slightly better than the rest of the industry this quarter, said Bank of America Corp. Chief Financial Officer Alastair Borthwick. The firm's…
Hanif Ghulam Mohammed appointed CEO of Affin Hwang Investment Bank
PETALING JAYA: Affin Group has appointed Hanif Ghulam Mohammed as the new chief executive officer of Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd, effective Sept 9, 2025. In a statement, the bank said Hanif brings with him over two decades of experience in the…
Barclays CEO Urges UK to Consider Investment Over Fresh Bank Tax
Barclays Plc 's Chief Executive Officer CS Venkatakrishnan said a windfall tax on banks in the UK could hinder the government's push to boost growth in the economy and urged the government to consider other measures. With UK lenders employing about…
Sadella Partners With Industrie Consult for Cross-Border Deals
Sadella Advisory, a boutique investment banking firm focused on mid-market mergers and acquisitions in Southeast Asia, has formed a partnership with Germany-based advisory firm Industrie Consult International. The two will seek M&A advisory and…
Hedge funds' next big short appears to be industrials in apparent bet against economy
Industrial stocks, one of this year's biggest market winners, appear to be the target of hedge funds' next big short. The group was among the worst-performing sectors last week, with heavy short selling outpacing long buys by roughly 2.5 to 1…
Zinc-Iodide Battery Tech Disrupts $293B Energy Storage Market
Safeway's rooftop solar panels and on-site energy storage bring clean, reliable power closer to demand. It uses The Sun Company's renewable-energy microgrids and stationary energy storage. The company is a woman-owned public benefit corporation…
Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac - Beware The IPO
FHFA director Bill Pulte has been working on an offering of Fannie and Freddie's shares. Pulte said the U.S. government was looking at selling a decent amount of stock in the IPO while retaining a stake in the public company. Fannie and Freddie are…
David Potter, merchant banker whose bonhomie fuelled his success in the eurodollar market
David Potter, who has died in Cape Town aged 81, was a stylish merchant banker in the heyday of the eurodollar market who rose to senior roles at Samuel Montagu, Midland Bank and Guinness Mahon. Potter made his name in the Eurodollar CD…
HSBC's Top IPO Banker in Saudi Arabia Is Said to Depart for PJT
HSBC Holdings Plc 's head of equity capital markets in Saudi Arabia is set to leave, according to people familiar with the matter, marking another setback for the lender as it undergoes a sweeping overhaul. Ramez Halazun will join advisory firm PJT…
Private equity giants raid Wall Street as fundraising talent wars heat up
Private equity recruitment accelerated in the first half of 2025, with fundraising and investor relations roles leading the way. This hiring spree comes even as the private equity sector has remained stuck in a holding pattern in recent years.
One of Goldman's big trade recommendations for rest of year is gold miners
Goldman Sachs recommends gold mining stocks as one of its top trades heading into the final quarter of the year, with the investment bank expecting the precious metal will continue to rally. Spot gold has already soared 38% this year, rising above…
Markel Group Inc. (MKL) Stock Forecasts
Based in Glen Allen, Virginia, and established in 1930, Markel Group Inc. is a specialty insurance company. Through Markel Ventures, the company invests in various industrial and service businesses that operat Exclusive reports, detailed company…
Beyond automation: The future of intelligent work with agentic AI
For the past decade or so, AI has been a pivotal technology for enterprises, and a tireless worker in the background. By automating repetitive tasks, streamlining workflows, and unlocking productivity at an unprecedented scale, AI has effectively…
Turkey Said to Weigh Multibillion-Dollar Deal for Iconic Bridges
Turkey revived a multibillion-dollar plan to sell the operating rights to two iconic Istanbul bridges and a series of highways, potentially the biggest privatization deal in the country's history, according to people familiar with the matter. The…
Northern Super League launching expansion process to add team in 2027
The Northern Super League says it is launching its expansion process to add an additional club in 2027. The league kicked off last April with teams in six Canadian markets. The NSL says it has engaged with the Florida-based Whitecap Sports Group…
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