Evercore hired Richard Hoyle from Lazard, where he headed the independent investment bank's UK technology, media and telecoms business. He joins as a senior managing director focused on deals in the information and media sectors, expanding the bank's coverage beyond the US.

An entire team of dealmakers poached from Deloitte by US-headquartered investment bank KBW have resigned, according to sources familiar with the matter. At least six bankers have departed and are set to launch their own boutique advisory firm.