As MiFID II draws closer, there has been a spate of reports predicting the dire consequences of unbundling on Europe’s investment banks. The separation of research from execution is expected to lead to hundreds of job losses for research analysts as banks restructure their operating models, according to a new report from consultancy McKinsey. The… Read More >>
Ben Bernanke to Advise Citadel
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke will soon be serving as an outside senior advisor for hedge fund Citadel, officials say. In this position Bernanke will consult with Citadel teams on developments in monetary policy, financial markets and the global economy. Citadel has total assets under management (AUM) of about $25 billion. “We are… Read More >>
