“In the debt capital markets we are already a pretty significant player,” says Palmer. “Perhaps stronger in the European and Asian markets than we are in the US market but nevertheless present there as well. But we want to take the business onto the next level – that’s why we’ve hired Spencer.” Five years ago HSBC was 14th in the all international league tables – it is now in sixth position according to Dealogic.
Lake replaces Roger Thomson – who is going to take over DCM in Europe and will report to Lake.
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