Ethics in Investment Banking

JOHN N. REYNOLDShas been described in the media as a 'world class investment banker' and 'highly intelligent but aggressive'. He has had a 20 year career in investment banking, spanning equity research, mergers & acquisitions, financial restructuring and principal investment. He has been a top rated equity analyst, has led ground-breaking multi-billion dollar acquisitions, and has successfully originated high-return investment strategies. Prior to becoming an investment banker John studied theology at Cambridge University. From 2006 to 2011 he chaired the Church of England Ethical Investment Advisory Group, which advises the Church's major investment bodies on ethical and governance issues. The combination of a successful career in investment banking and the experience of leading an influential ethical investment body gives him a unique perspective on ethical questions facing investment bankers. EDMUND NEWELLstudied Economics and Economic History at University College London and at Nuffield College in the University of Oxford, where he was both a Prize Research Fellow and British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow. Now a priest in the Church of England, he is Sub-Dean of Christ Church, Oxford, having previously been Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral, London, and founding Director of St Paul's Institute. He is a member of the Church of England's Ethical Investment Advisory Group and was the first Chaplain to the Worshipful Company of International Bankers. He writes and speakson issues to do with faith, ethics and economic life, and is a founder of the Faith and Work Forum, which provides resources for businesspeople to explore workplace issues from a religious perspective. His publications include (with Sabina Alkire) What Can One Person Do? Faith to Heal a Broken World.

Foreword Introduction: Learning from Failure? Ethics in Investment Banking: Background and Context The Framework for Understanding Ethics in Investment Banking Religion and Investment Banking Ethics The Two Opposing Views of Investment Banking Ethics: Rights Vs. Duties Recent Ethical Issues in Investment Banking Clients and Ethics Internal Ethical Issues A New Code of Ethics for Investment Banking