How HSBC landed the top role on the Saudi Aramco IPO

How HSBC landed the top role on the Saudi Aramco IPO

Concerted push by the UK-based lender made it one of only three banks to win oversight of investor orders on the record listing A year ago, HSBC was still reeling after a group of rebels in its investment bank slammed top management for a series of perceived failings,...
Chinese owner looks to tighten grip on PizzaExpress

Chinese owner looks to tighten grip on PizzaExpress

Hony Capital plans to buy more debt in struggling chain, giving it a bigger say in any restructuring Chinese private equity group Hony Capital plans to tighten its grip on PizzaExpress with an agreement to buy an additional £80m of its bonds at a steep discount,...