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ZA Bank launches investment fund service

Users can build their fund portfolios based on personal financial goals.

AMP announces 1H 22 results and return of capital to shareholders

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J.P. Morgan to launch the first batch of MSCI China A 50 Connect Index Warrants in Hong Kong

The broad diversification of the index serves as a new risk management tool for investors.

HSBC set to face Hong Kong shareholders amid Ping An battle

The push for HSBC to relocate is comparable to Alibaba Group Holding seeking a primary listing in Hong Kong, according to Fong.

BOJ's Kuroda determined to maintain stimulus as world tightens

The BOJ spent a record US$115 billion defending yields last month as traders bet it may have to scrap the policy given the yen's slide to a 24-year low, which is driving up the cost of fuel and staples like soy sauce and sushi.

DBS: Go back to basics, invest in private equity ‘growth capital’

Daryl Ho, DBS Bank’s senior investment strategy, has advised investors to look at private equity 'growth capital' to seek haven from the market volatility and pave the way for future growth.

Nomura Announces Top Management Appointments

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries

FIG Investment Banking Duo Departs HSBC

Asia’s investment banking industry has recently experienced a rise in turnover

China Renaissance considers investments in high-growth Middle East companies

Chinese investment bank is also exploring options to expand in the region, chief executive Fan Bao says

DBS Bank India acquires 9.9% stake in Svakarma Finance

DBS will continue to identify opportunities to support lending to micro enterprises in a cost-efficient manner through its own expanded franchise as well as through partners.

Deutsche Investment Bankers Join Exit Wave in Hong Kong

As of end-May, Hong Kong’s main board raised around HK$17 billion ($2.2 billion) from IPOs – down 91 percent year-on-year – according to data from the city’s exchange.

SIX Swiss Exchange Gets First Chinese Member

SIX Swiss Exchange is Switzerland’s main stock exchange, with services in other securities, such as bonds and derivatives.

China Merchants Loses Investment Bankers

The departures include two vice presidents and some associates.

Citigroup To Hire 3,000 In Asia Institutional Banking Business In Growth Push -Asia CEOS

The bank’s main regional institutional business are in Hong Kong and Singapore, and Babej said that these two hubs would be a key focus of the 3,000 additional headcount for the unit.

Two Chinese Investment Banks Plan Major Layoffs

The investment bank is believed to be cutting staff after having taken advantage of the booming IPO market last year to expand in Hong Kong

Barclays partnership with Barrenjoey Capital Partners

In September 2020, Barclays invested A$45m (c.£25m) in Barrenjoey for a 9.99% economic interest and a 4.99% voting interest.

China's insurers now have wider investment options

The new rules removed many of the stringent requirements for third-party investment firms before they can handle insurance funds.

SoftBank posts record $26bn Vision Fund loss amid tech sell-off

Billionaire founder Masayoshi Son pledges to bolster the group's cash position through asset monetisation and tighten investment criteria

HSBC Prepares to Defend Against Break-Up Call

Analysts have expressed limited optimism about the potential upside of a break-up and separation of the Asia business, with reduced global connectivity cited as the top concern for the bank’s market value.

Global investment banks in China finally turn a profit

Wall Street and European banks reap rewards after Beijing scrapped foreign ownership limits