catalyst: [Ir(COD)Cl]2/2bpy in further solvent(s) under Ar; 5-methoxyindole (60 mmol) added to pinacolborane (2 mmol) + 1.5 molpercent (Ir(COD)Cl)2 + 1.5 molpercent bpy; stirred (80°C, 6 h); solvent removed (vac., room temp.); residue chromd. (silica gel, CH2Cl2); elem. anal.;