Bank of America

Under Scrutiny - Regulators focus on credit

Well-publicised risk issues and a recent growth spurt have brought credit markets firmly under the scrutiny of global regulators. Nikki Marmery investigates whether the attention will prove to be a boon for attracting more investment - or a barrier to…

JP Morgan bolsters derivatives marketing business

JP Morgan has hired four derivatives marketers for its streamlined derivatives marketing unit, including two managing directors from Deutsche Bank. They are the first significant appointments by the US investment bank since a steady stream of senior…

SG boosts European rates sales

Société Générale has hired Jan de Bondt and Ian Morgan in rates sales as the bank looks to expand its European footprint in the rates business.

Bank of America hires seven for London sales team

Seven new senior salesmen have joined Bank of America's London-based global markets sales team from other major banks, making the team, led by Brian Heyworth, a third larger than at the start of the year.

Merrill Lynch nabs 23 derivatives marketers from JP Morgan

Merrill Lynch’s raid on JP Morgan Chase’s derivatives marketing unit has resulted in 23 derivatives marketers joining the US securities dealer. The move represents one of the largest derivatives team defections seen in Europe and appears to contradict JP…

RBS beefs up equity derivatives distribution

The Royal Bank of Scotland has raided its rivals’ sales desks by hiring three directors in equity derivative sales to cover Germany, Italy and Scandinavia. The move signals the Edinburgh-headquartered bank’s intent on improving its distribution…

NewSmith hires two for Italy

NewSmith Financial Solutions has hired two bankers to grow its advisory team. Ercole Manzi and Maurizio Tassi have joined the firm as partners to focus on Italian clients.

Basel IIBetter for everyone?

On June 26, 2004, international banking supervisors agreed in Basel, Switzerland to a new framework that will alter the way many banks calculate their capital requirements. The new Basel Capital Accord is to be phased in during 2007 and is scheduled for…

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