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Investment banking volumes were mediocre on the week amidst the summer doldrums Equity underwriting volumes of $10.7 However, over 80% of the total volume in the week was the result of a $9 billion private placement by Bank of Communications in China in order to help meet the country’s capital requirements.
Investment banking volumes were mediocre on the week amidst the summer doldrums Equity underwriting volumes of $10.7 However, over 80% of the total volume in the week was the result of a $9 billion private placement by Bank of Communications in China in order to help meet the country’s capital requirements.
Investment banking volumes were mediocre on the week amidst the summer doldrums Equity underwriting volumes of $10.7 However, over 80% of the total volume in the week was the result of a $9 billion private placement by Bank of Communications in China in order to help meet the country’s capital requirements.
Investment banking volumes were mediocre on the week amidst the summer doldrums Equity underwriting volumes of $10.7 However, over 80% of the total volume in the week was the result of a $9 billion private placement by Bank of Communications in China in order to help meet the country’s capital requirements.
Investment banking volumes were mediocre on the week amidst the summer doldrums Equity underwriting volumes of $10.7 However, over 80% of the total volume in the week was the result of a $9 billion private placement by Bank of Communications in China in order to help meet the country’s capital requirements.
Investment banking volumes were mediocre on the week amidst the summer doldrums Equity underwriting volumes of $10.7 However, over 80% of the total volume in the week was the result of a $9 billion private placement by Bank of Communications in China in order to help meet the country’s capital requirements.
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