Thursday's Headlines: Boutique IBs Are on the Rise

Boutique firms such as Lazard and Evercore are gaining ground on bulge bracket investment banks in lieu of the financial crisis. [WSJ]

Former New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine is seeking to transform MF Global Holdings into a mini-Goldman Sachs. [WSJ]

The SEC will soon propose new rules for swaps trading to increase transparency in derivatives markets. [Financial News]

PensionsFirst, a UK-based pension risk management firm, has moved into North America and will now service public and private sector pension plans in the U.S. and Canada. [Insurance News]

Conducting a successful business dinner can make or break a deal, and requires navigating many subtleties. [WSJ]