UK/Europe BB Rankings?

I was wondering if there was a definitive list for UK/EU bulge bracket rankings, or does it even matter? And with respect to exit ops, what are the best IBD groups or S&T desks.

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MS/JPM (JPM very strong in London, in the US - few would put it on par with MS).

BAML

Citi

CS

Barclays (would be above CS in the US due to ex-Lehman groups. Will probably overtake CS as a result of Archegos and Greensill and more rainmakers leaving)

DB/UBS (they hate their IBD lol)

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what do you mean by DB and UBS "hating their IB"?

Also curious for your reasons for placing BAML so high?

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