US law firms lead 2025 London partner hiring surge
US law firms dominated a 21% surge in London partner hires in 2025, driven by private capital. Demand for tech and AI lawyers is set to continue the trend in 2026. Read the full analysis.
US law firms dominated a 21% surge in London partner hires in 2025, driven by private capital. Demand for tech and AI lawyers is set to continue the trend in 2026. Read the full analysis.
HSBC names new global private banking head while hedge fund giant Jain Global bolsters its London team with senior hires. Get the latest on City moves.
Goldman Sachs has appointed James Berry, a senior UBS banker, to its business services team in London. Discover the strategic implications for the firm's growth.
UK job seekers endure marathon 11-stage interviews as skills-based hiring becomes standard. Experts warn lengthy processes exploit candidates and cost companies top talent. Read the full investigation.
After years of closures, UK banks are reopening branches in a mini high street revival. Nationwide's pledge to keep 696 sites open until 2030 offers relief to customers like those in Northampton.
BNP Paribas has restructured its capital markets leadership, promoting Michael Lynagh and Olivier Jourdan to new co-head roles. Discover the strategic moves shaping the bank's future.
HSBC has recruited former Citi veteran Ida Liu to head its global private banking division, aiming to strengthen its wealth management services for ultra-high-net-worth clients.
UK business leaders warn of a prolonged private sector slump until Spring 2026, driven by pre-Budget investment freezes and hiring pauses. Explore the CBI data and economic impacts.
A PwC report predicts AI will automate many dealmaking tasks by 2026, reshaping investment banking. Discover the roles at risk and the new skills required.
Goldman Sachs has dethroned JPMorgan as the top UK dealmaker in 2024, leading a surge in M&A and equity capital markets activity. Discover the key deals and market shifts behind this major power shift.
Top executives at the European Investment Bank signal a continued hiring freeze for 2025, even as a major dealmaking surge is predicted for 2026. Explore the strategic reasons behind the caution.
PayPal has filed for a US banking licence, aiming to boost small business lending. The move follows Trump's deregulatory reforms, attracting UK fintechs like Revolut and Starling to also eye the American market.
Citi partners with London Stock Exchange Group to integrate Workspace data, aiming to boost efficiency for its 35,000 investment bankers. Discover the strategic move.
Starling Bank's tech arm, Engine, is shifting into top gear with plans to hire 150 staff globally in 2026. CEO Sam Everington reveals ambitious SaaS growth strategy, targeting traditional banks and eyeing further UK and US expansion.
James Pirie, a senior director at Houlihan Lokey, has left the investment bank. Explore the details of his departure and the firm's recent performance in London.
BNP Paribas is aggressively expanding its corporate finance teams in London and New York, hiring over 30 bankers. This strategic move signals a major bet on a rebound in global M&A and equity markets. Discover the bank's ambitious growth plans.
Goldman Sachs is on track to secure its biggest slice of the European mergers and acquisitions market in a quarter-century, leading major deals. Discover the data behind this investment banking dominance.
Barclays Bank has announced a significant internal promotion round, elevating 118 employees to the role of Managing Director. Discover the key names and divisions driving this strategic move.
HSBC concludes its search for a new chair, while Citigroup reshuffles its UK investment banking leadership. Get the latest on major moves in London's financial sector.
Citigroup has elevated 276 bankers to managing director in its latest annual promotion round, a key move in CEO Jane Fraser's strategic overhaul. Discover the regional breakdown and strategic focus.
JPMorgan Chase has restructured its European equity capital markets leadership, promoting Viswas Raghavan and Dwayne Lysaght to co-heads. Discover the strategic moves shaping the bank's top-tier advisory team.
RBC Capital Markets recruits senior Citigroup dealmaker Sean Weissenberger to head its European chemicals investment banking coverage, expanding its regional team. Read the full story.
Discover why premium whisky is the standout gift of 2025. From Hackstons' Knightsbridge store to rare cask investments, our guide covers how to give a legacy. Explore now.
Rothschild & Co strengthens its UK investment bank with a key hire from Barclays, signalling a push in European advisory services. Discover the strategic implications.
BNP Paribas taps Barclays veteran James Rushton to spearhead its UK infrastructure finance expansion, signalling a major push in the competitive sector. Discover the strategic move.
JPMorgan recruits former Goldman Sachs managing director, Stefano Biscaldi, to lead its European financial sponsors group. Discover the strategic move shaping investment banking.
Investors warn of 'deep structural issues' causing a slump in solar and wind farm investment, threatening Australia's 2030 renewable energy targets. Read the full analysis.
RBC Capital Markets strengthens its European healthcare division with key hires as Mayer Brown announces 36 partner promotions globally. Discover the strategic moves shaping finance and legal sectors.
JP Morgan commits to a new £3bn Canary Wharf headquarters after UK government assurances on pro-business policies. The project promises major economic benefits for London.
Global trading giant Jane Street has provided its UK subsidiary with £500m in fresh capital, significantly expanding its British operations and market presence. Discover the strategic implications.