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World’s Best Investment Banks 2021: M&A

Last spring’s seize-up in the global M&A market eased as companies rethought their business plans and sought a leaner profile.

World’s Best Investment Banks 2021: Global Winners

Despite Covid-19, 2020 was a banner year for investment banking, with IPOs and bond issues standing out.

Bank of America Acquires Axia Technologies, Inc.

Acquisition Enhances the Bank’s Ability to Serve Healthcare Clients with a Comprehensive Range of Payment Solutions

BMO recognized by Environmental Finance's 2021 Bond Aw

The City of Toronto Social Bond, issued under Toronto's Social Debenture Framework, is part of a program to promote positive socioeconomic outcomes, from affordable housing and access to essential infrastructure and services, to socioeconomic advance

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Announces Portfolio Management Change for Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc.

The current member of the team responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is Gary Cheung, a Managing Director of Morgan Stanley Asia Limited.

Goldman Sachs dustup hits nerve as pandemic blurs work-life line

In the wake of the dustup, Goldman Sachs Chief Executive David Solomon has urged staff to respect a firm-wide policy of not working on Saturdays, and praised the young staffers for speaking up.

Goldman’s junior bankers complain of crushing workload amid SPAC-fueled boom in Wall Street deals

The surge in activity has taken a serious toll on analysts’ mental and physical health since at least the start of the year, according to slides released to social media and authenticated by people with knowledge of the matter.

JPMorgan to host summer interns in NY, London offices

As coronavirus cases subside and vaccine rollouts accelerate, businesses across the globe are preparing to bring their workforce back to office, while some extend their work-from-home policy durations.

BMO Recognized with Two Awards for Digital Innovation

The 2020 BAI Global Innovation Awards recognize organizations from around the globe that have demonstrated successful efforts to move the industry forward through the introduction of innovations positively impacting profitability, efficiency and customer

Temasek commits $500m to impact investing specialist LeapFrog

Singapore’s state-backed investor makes record allocation to funds that will target social and environmental challenges

Global Finance award underscores recent sustainability moves by BBVA USA

In just the past six months, BBVA USA has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability and sustainable financing in its products, services and sharing of expertise:

Morgan Stanley Closes Acquisition of Eaton Vance

Thomas E. Faust, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Vance, will become Chairman of Morgan Stanley Investment Management and will join the Morgan Stanley Management Committee.

The International Banker 2021 North & South American Awards Winners

As cryptocurrency markets heat up once again, several Colombian banks have reportedly teamed up with some of the biggest crypto exchanges in the country to begin work on a cryptoasset transactions pilot project.

Citi Sees Trading Revenue Dropping After Last Year’s Wild Ride

Shares of Citigroup briefly traded lower after Mason warned that costs would tick up by a percentage in the mid-single-digit range this quarter as it invests in improving risk-management technology.

Bank of America reduces staff in investment banking and trading - Bloomberg News

Last year, the bank had said it would not cut any jobs in 2020.

Why M&T is primed for its biggest acquisition deal ever

The deal is expected to close later this year – executives are targeting October – with the systems conversion slated for early 2022.

TD Bank Group Reports First Quarter 2021 Results

The Bank's purpose – to enrich lives – remains at the centre of our efforts.

Bank of Montreal, Scotiabank beat profit expectations, anticipate recovery

While the U.S. recovery has slowed, the passage of a support bill late last year, “will likely propel the expansion forward,” it said.

Announced Sale of Wells Fargo Closed-End Funds’ Advisor and Subadvisors

The Wells Fargo Global Dividend Opportunity Fund is a closed-end equity and high-yield bond fund.

JPMorgan invests in private stock trading venue with Palantir link amid demand for pre-IPO shares

JPMorgan’s investment in Zanbato, a Mountain View, California-based fintech start-up, is set to be announced Monday, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

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