09/11/2023
Mizuho seeks to break curse over foreign forays on Wall Street
Japanese lender targets US investment banking top 10 after acquisition of boutique firm Greenhill
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08/30/2023
UBS inherits tricky wealth legacy in Asia
The Swiss executive will however have to tread carefully as he integrates a damaged business that thrived on serving risk-taking entrepreneurial customers.
08/25/2023
BEA Union Investment: Macro fundamentals benefit risk assets; See opportunities in Asian Investment Grade bonds
Stronger-than-expected economic growth, and a resilient labour market that lifted consumer confidence to 18-month high, reinforced our call for a soft landing in the US.
08/15/2023
Nomura tops up its Hong Kong team in spite of 2023’s cuts
The bank has signaled its intent to add over 40 new relationship managers to its AEJ private banking offering.
08/11/2023
JPMorgan Chase creates fresh footprints in India
JPMorgan Chase announced the launch of two brand-new facilities in Mumbai and Bengaluru, expanding its footprint in India and reinventing the working environment for staff members.
08/09/2023
Boutique investment banks strike tech deal partnership
GP Bullhound aims to leverage the partnership to help North Ridge’s clients access money in Europe and North America.
08/02/2023
Deutsche Bank expands investment banking capabilities and re-enters debt capital market in South Korea
The bank has hired Adele Moon as Head of DCM for South Korea, signifying its re-entry to the space after five years.
08/01/2023
HSBC sees 89% rise in quarterly pre-tax profit, beating analysts’ expectations
Total revenue for the second quarter came in at $16.71 billion, 38% higher than the $12.1 billion seen in the same period a year ago.
07/28/2023
Investment banks warn investors of potential BoJ surprise
Prominent institutions say the central bank might well tweak policy of buying bonds to depress yields
07/28/2023
Barclays Records Slightly Higher Income in Asia
Asia head of markets Hossein Zaimi called the first three months of 2023 Barclays' best quarter ever in the region, with global markets revenue doubling.
07/27/2023
Metrobank Investment Management Head named as one of Citywire Asia’s Top 25 ASEAN Selectors
Every year, Citywire identifies the most influential investment professionals across the ASEAN region through a set of quantitative and qualitative criteria.
07/19/2023
Morgan Stanley Moves Tech Staff Out of China
The new infrastructure will comply with local regulations and be incompatible with Morgan Stanley’s legal global platforms.
07/19/2023
MUFG and Morgan Stanley to Enhance Global Strategic Alliance under “Alliance 2.0”
The cornerstone of “Alliance 2.0” is enhanced collaboration across critical client-facing businesses.
06/14/2023
Kenanga Investment Bank Celebrates 50 Years of Growth, Innovation, and Excellence
To mark this milestone, Kenanga held a celebration at its Kuala Lumpur headquarters, which included a series of events and activities for its employees.
06/05/2023
UBS moves to retain more than 100 Credit Suisse investment bankers in Asia
UBS will also retain a considerable number of bankers in India, where the merger will enable it to rebuild its presence after shutting down the local team in late 2021.
06/02/2023
JPMorgan to Shift Asia Focus to Japan, Australia
Foreign Bank Expansion Slows in Mainland China
05/29/2023
Deutsche Bank boosts investment in Vietnam to support growth
Bank nearly doubles its capital allocation in Vietnam, demonstrating strong commitment to the market
05/17/2023
Morgan Stanley Layoffs May Now Hit 7% Workforce Of Asia-Pacific Investment Banking: Report
Official communication on this round of Morgan Stanley layoffs in Asia-Pacific investment banking unit, may happen as soon as this week
05/15/2023
Grameen Bank to open ‘Capitec Grameen Bank Growth Fund’
Grameen Bank signed the agreement as the sponsor of the fund and Investment Corporation of Bangladesh signed it as the trustee of the fund.
05/11/2023
Establishment of SMBC Asia Rising Fund, a Corporate Venture Capital Fund
Through the CVC, SMBC Group will enhance its business and provide clients with new solutions by uncovering/applying new technologies via partnerships with investee firms and the development of new business models/products.