Investment Banking
Investment bank fees in APAC ex. Japan log 8% rise to top $5b in Q1
Investment bank fees in APAC ex. Japan log 8% rise to top $5b in Q1
Estimated advisory fees due to M&As rose 42% to $706.5m in the first quarter of 2025.
India and Nepal orgs ink MOU to develop investment banking sector
The MoU will be in effect for a period of 3 years.
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Citibank’s Chia Seok Hoon is an advocate for her co-workers
It is important to focus on solutions rather than problems when dealing with adversity.
SMBC, Nomura to issue digital bond with new settlement scheme
They are also working on a proof of concept for settlement of securities using digital currency.
Nomura setting up fourth banking division
Regulatory authorities likely guided it to set up a separate banking division.
Nomura Securities establishes Sustainable Innovation Investment Scheme
It will provide financial advice and financial services to support transition and innovation.
Nomura withdraws from Net-Zero Banking Alliance
MUFG and Mizuho remains signatories.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Piraeus buys 90% of Ethniki Insurance; BBVA SA seeks double CIB revenue
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StanChart’s Elayne Ho takes on new challenges each year to succeed
She cites the importance of surrounding herself with female role models.
Citi appoints Rob Chan as head of ECM Syndicate for Asia
Chan has been with Citi for 22 years.
Crédit Agricole CIB names new APAC head of int’l trade & transaction banking
Christophe Crétot is most recently head of corporate & leverage finance APAC.
Nomura’s profitability, earnings stability strengthen through 2025
Enhanced risk management will reduce risk of losses and earnings volatility.
Enhanced bourse appeal may lift Singapore’s investment banking space
Efforts to reform the stock market could also benefit wealth management income.
Taiwan proposes amendments to securities regulations
Amongst changes include a capital requirement of NT$100m for dealers.
South Korea’s corporate financing through issuances up 28.5% in January
IPO proceeds tripled, but rights offerings plunged during the month.
Norinchukin names new CEO, establishes new senior director roles
Its research and asset management leaders are nominated as Director and Senior Managing Officers.
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