Investment banking

The bank's profits rose 2% despite a decline in revenue.

Wells Fargo & Co. investors who stuck with the bank through a bumpy few months are being rewarded with the best first quarter in five years.

The Fed may have stopped raising borrowing costs for now, but the biggest U.S. bank is still reaping benefits from higher interest rates.

The deal between Performance Trust and Banks Street Partners is the second combination this month of investment banks that cater to commercial banks.

The deal will give Janney greater access to the community banking sector.

Fincross, based on the island of Mauritius, is launching a regulated investment bank for digital assets. It faces tough competition.

Mel Watt calls FHFA watchdog “sexist,” after it concludes he’s guilty of sexual harassment. State Street sues the "Fearless Girl" sculptor. Banks big and small face mounting pressure on gender pay gap and board diversity. And another top 40 U.S. bank might get a female CEO.

Intrepid Investment Bankers provides advice on M&A and capital markets activities.

An accusation of sexual discrimination plays out in court for BNP Paribas; Jeffries’ top execs chastise Wall Street men over #MeToo paranoia; blockchain startup loses Blythe Masters; and RBS might make history with a female CEO-CFO duo.

Bank of America is loosening the reins on its investment bankers, sending out dealmakers in search of more middle-sized transactions in the U.S. and seeking to regain market share after cutting back on risk.