Banco Santander SA is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a hiring spree of former Credit Suisse investment bankers, which has propelled the bank into the US leveraged loan market. This expansion, while increasing deal flow, has also led to rising costs and internal tensions due to high compensation packages for new recruits. Despite these challenges, Santander aims to leverage its enhanced expertise to deepen client relationships and broaden its service offerings.
UBS Asset Management has appointed Rory Tobin as a senior advisor to enhance its ETF and indexing business. With 35 years of experience, including leadership roles at State Street Global Advisors and BlackRock, Tobin"s expertise is expected to drive growth in key markets following UBS"s acquisition of Credit Suisse.
Bill Hwang, founder of Archegos Capital Management, faces a potential 21-year prison sentence for orchestrating a market manipulation scheme that led to over $10 billion in losses for lenders. Convicted of multiple felonies, including securities fraud, Hwang's lack of remorse and history as a repeat offender have influenced the prosecution's demands, which also include the forfeiture of $12.35 billion for victim compensation. An appeal is anticipated as Hwang's defense argues against the necessity of a prison term, citing insufficient evidence linking his actions to the financial fallout.
UBS Asset Management has appointed Rory Tobin as a senior advisor to enhance its ETF and indexing capabilities, aiming to solidify its position among the top five ETF providers in EMEA. With 35 years of industry experience, including leadership roles at State Street Global Advisors and BlackRock, Tobin will report to president Aleksandar Ivanovic and collaborate with the Asset Management team to drive global expansion. Following the acquisition of Credit Suisse, UBS has emerged as a leading index provider in Europe, poised to meet growing client demand in key markets.
Santander has significantly expanded its US investment banking operations, increasing staff from 900 to about 1,300, largely through hiring former Credit Suisse bankers. The firm has focused on leveraged finance, completing 110 deals this year, and aims to enhance its market position while maintaining its culture. Despite upfront costs and a recent pretax loss in the US arm, the investment bank has become a crucial revenue contributor, accounting for nearly 14% of the group"s income.
Banco Santander SA has transformed its role in the US financial market, recently acting as a bookrunner for the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma's casino financing. This shift follows a significant hiring spree of former Credit Suisse investment bankers, propelling Santander to over a hundred deals in the US this year, a stark contrast to its previous limited involvement in leveraged loans.
Banco Santander SA has transformed its position in the US leveraged loan market, recently acting as a bookrunner for the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma"s casino financing. This shift follows a significant hiring spree of former Credit Suisse investment bankers, propelling Santander to over a hundred deals in the US this year.
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Tidjane Thiam, former CEO of Credit Suisse, faces allegations of using the bank"s security staff to spy on his partner"s ex-husband, leading to a $15 million lawsuit. This follows previous accusations of misconduct during his tenure, which resulted in serious regulatory violations. Thiam, now a political candidate in Côte d"Ivoire, may find his past actions complicating his future ambitions.
Credit Suisse faced a staggering loss of nearly $1 billion due to poor trades made in 2012, leading to a tumultuous restructuring under CEO Tidjane Thiam. Despite initial hopes for recovery, the bank reported a $3 billion loss in 2015, marking its first annual deficit since the financial crisis, and continued to struggle with legal issues and regulatory scrutiny. Thiam"s efforts to implement a new strategy were met with skepticism, as he grappled with a complex internal environment and external pressures, ultimately questioning the bank"s viability.
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