03/22/2021
HSBC Reopens Hong Kong Headquarters
The gym-linked cluster has resulted in nearly 150 cases and has prompted other financial firms, including Goldman Sachs and UBS, to encourage more work-from-home measures.
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03/19/2021
CICC Underwrites the First Financial Green Bond Issued by China Development Bank
Shanghai Clearing House will include this bond as a primary constituent in its newly-launched Carbon Neutral Bond Index, which serves as a main reference for domestic and international investors.
03/17/2021
Aussie Start-Up Raids UBS
Even prior to the mass resignations on Monday, Barrenjoey had already been seeking ex-UBS talent in Australia.
03/17/2021
Citi's investment bank is gearing up for a hiring spree in Asia
The bank’s has beefed up of its internal recruitment function in preparation for a broad hiring programme across ICG.
03/15/2021
HSBC Investment Bankers Dismayed by Bonus Cuts
This is despite global banking and markets posting a 3 percent revenue, making it the only division in the bank to record a revenue increase.
03/11/2021
Deutsche launches tool for currency-restricted Asia treasurers
The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted corporates to look afresh at automation and efficiency in their processes. Deutsche Bank sees a gap – even in currency-restricted markets.
03/04/2021
Natixis of France to Enter South Korean Market
These days, foreign securities companies are paying more and more attention to the South Korean market.
03/03/2021
Singapore to Become Focus of Goldman's Regional Strategy
The firm hired has hired 10 global macro traders in Singapore over the past 18
03/02/2021
Nomura to Establish Investment Management Division
The new division will comprise investment and asset management related Nomura Group companies, including Nomura Asset Management.
02/25/2021
Bank of East Asia full-year profit rose 11 per cent as mainland China losses narrowed
Bank of East Asia to pay a second interim dividend of 24 HK cents a share, bringing total dividend to 40 HK cents a share
02/24/2021
Japan’s MUFG predicts 2021 economic recovery for Saudi Arabia
MUFG opened a branch in the Saudi capital in October 2018
02/22/2021
Macquarie Group provides update to short-term outlook
We continue to maintain a cautious stance, with a conservative approach to capital, funding and liquidity
02/18/2021
Malaysia’s Kenanga expands ETF biz with Valuecap acquisition
Valuecap intended to exit the asset management business.
02/15/2021
Pan Asia Bank -‘Best Green Bank’
Pan Asia Bank believes that extending green funding will create the perfect opportunity to generate long term sustainable economic benefits to uplift the living standards of people by creating cost-efficient energy solutions for businesses and employment
02/15/2021
Woori Bank’s Indonesian unit wins higher capital grade
Bank Woori Saudara was established in 2014, when Bank Woori Indonesia -- an Indonesian subsidiary of Woori Bank -- merged with the local lender Bank Saudara to make inroads into the Southeast Asian market.
02/15/2021
Half of Japan's regional banks see profit loss or incur red ink
In 2020, the number of corporate bankruptcies in Japan fell to the lowest in 31 years, thanks to the government's financial assistance.
02/11/2021
Linklaters advises Bank of China on the first Yulan bonds
The transaction was led by capital markets partner Michael Ng, with support from managing associate Allen Zhang.
02/10/2021
Macquarie Group 2021 Operational Briefing
Markets-facing businesses combined 3Q21 net profit contribution
02/09/2021
SoftBank’s Vision Fund posts record $8bn profit on IPO boom
That led to an overall loss in the asset management arm of ¥113.5bn, up from ¥85.2bn in the previous three-month period.
02/09/2021
DBS rolls out support measures for well-being of small business owners
Said Ms Joyce Tee, group head of SME banking at DBS: "With the economic situation and road ahead still uncertain, business owners must be ready for a long fight, and will need to take care of themselves to avoid burning out."