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BNP Paribas Rises to Take Goldman’s UK Crown, For Now

French bank is a surprise early leader in the UK’s advisory rankings in 2026.

A a BNP Paribas SA office building in the financial district in Warsaw, Poland, on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. Poland’s central bank is due to announce its next interest rate decision on Jan. 14.Photographer: Damian Lemanski/Bloomberg

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By Aaron Kirchfeld

February 26, 2026 at 4:57 PM UTC

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February 26, 2026 at 6:12 PM UTC

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Hi, it’s Aaron Kirchfeld in London, where I’ve just spotted an unusual name at the top of the UK M&A tables. Also today, a bidding war begins for asset manager Janus Henderson and Cristiano Ronaldo expands his business empire.

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