Banking & Financial Services

Macquarie Group’s Corporate Risks: Governance Strains Behind Mixed Financials

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Gist There is no credible evidence of specific internal “ructions” in Macquarie Capital led by a Joyce undermining CEO Shemara Wikramanayake. Macquarie faces mounting governance pressure, including a shareholder first strike on executive pay and an ASIC lawsuit over long-running short-sale misreporting. Group profit is growing modestly, with strong contributions from Asset Management, Banking & …

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Citi Forecasts ~25% YoY Surge in Q4 Investment Banking Fees Amid Strategy & Regulatory Shifts

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Key Takeaways Citigroup CFO Mark Mason forecasts that investment banking fees will rise by **mid-20% year-over-year** in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, driven largely by momentum in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). [1][2] In contrast, Citigroup expects markets revenue for the same period to decline by **low-to-mid single digits** year-over-year. [1][2] The bank’s global economic …

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Citigroup Sees Gradual Q3 Revenue Uptick, Strong Investment Banking Rebound Expected Q4

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Gist Citigroup CFO Mark Mason expects Q3 2025 investment banking fees and markets revenue to grow by mid-single digits year-over-year. Full-year revenue and expenses are likely to exceed prior guidance, but the stable expense-to-revenue ratio should keep the impact on earnings neutral to slightly positive. For Q4 2025, Citi projects investment banking fees up by …

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