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Santander – who is behind the world's 5th most profitable bank?

Emilio Botín has turned what was a virtually unknown Spanish bank into one of the world’s most profitable financial institutions 27 Oct 2008

Billions of pounds in write-downs, plummeting profits and deep uncertainty have forced banks to go to shareholders to raise cash. But short-selling on rights issues could trip further pain 07 Jul 2008

Gallic shrug

The French government’s call to tighten regulations in response to the largest trading scandal in banking history will only work if internal risk management systems are adhered to 28 Feb 2008

Pakistan: beyond the headlines

With negative western press depicting a country on the brink of social and political turmoil, it will take more than economic stability to restore investor confidence in Pakistan 31 Jan 2008

Sub-prime to the ridiculous

As central banks inject billions in cash to bail out investors, many are questioning the credit rating agencies’ role in the sub-prime market collapse, prompting calls for greater regulatory control 24 Sep 2007

Borrowing from Peter, paying Paul

The phenomenal growth of the leveraged debt market has led to greater risk and less discipline. The problems may come when corporates need to restructure their loans 26 Apr 2007

Crossover Cash

Hybrid financing gets the green light as corporates seek more flexible funding. 23 Feb 2006

M&A: Pursuit you, sir

With no shortage of financing options available, it is set to be a very active year in the M&A market 26 Jan 2006

Break the bank

British banks used to believe that the Bank of England existed to protect them from the real world. But the new order has had little impact on their biggest corporate clients. 27 Apr 2005

Pick and Choose

Banks are eager to lend, but fear of a market downturn is keeping M&A activity at bay. And with corporate advisers suggesting that clients keep an eye on post-acquisition activity, companies are reluctant to risk their rating. 16 Jul 2004