Deutsche Bank's co-head of global client coverage and chairman of the corporate finance executive committee explains how the bank's performance during the crisis has opened new doors for it both in Europe and the crucial US market. Writer Geraldine Lambe
BNP Paribas has had a good crisis. Now, after a reorganisation at the top level of the investment bank, the challenge is to consolidate the gains it has made and expand its US and Asian presence, a task that its new global head of primary markets and origination and global head of distribution are relishing. Writer Geraldine Lambe
Spencer Lake, global head of debt capital markets, HSBCLast year saw an amazing turnaround for debt capital markets which went from near death in 2008 to rude health in 2009. This year began with another intense round of capital raising, but clouds have appeared on the horizon. Will sovereign debt fears, growing regulatory pressure, inflationary spikes and fears of a double-dip recession put DCM back in hospital? Writer Geraldine Lambe
In the wake of financial crisis and recession, conservative acquisition financing looks set to be the norm. But for how long? Private equity will soon be back in the M&A game, increasing competition for assets - and there are already signs that the right credits can secure leverage. Writer Geraldine Lambe
Banks which have received state aid are desperate to give it back because of the constraints under which it places them. Governments, too, want out of the banking system – but both camps face a host of potential pitfalls before this mutually desired exit strategy can be executed. writer Geraldine Lambe
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.