investment banking
Singapore’s investment banking fees rise 3.3% in first half of 2022
However, DCM underwriting fees were slightly lower than in 2021.
Singapore’s investment banking fees rise 3.3% in first half of 2022
However, DCM underwriting fees were slightly lower than in 2021.
HSBC names Jeffrey Yap as head of investments and wealth solutions for SEA
Yap has served as interim head since November last year.
MUFG names two new heads in global corporate, investment banking APAC unit
Both Campbell and Sivarajah will be based in Singapore.
APAC’s total investment banking fees in 2021 highest-ever on record
The region recorded its highest-ever equity capital market fees collected in a year.
Citi appoints head of natural resources & clean energy transition in Asia
William Pang will work with other NRCET leaders globally.
Weekly Global News Wrap: JPMorgan launches Chase in UK; Credit Suisse Asia mulls merging investment and advisory arms
And JPMorgan has bought the college planning platform, Frank.
Citi named top international IPO bank in APAC ex Japan
The bank said that it has raised over $30b from IPOs for its Asian clients.
Weekly Global News Wrap: HSBC’s US investment arm raises new analysts’ pay to $100,000; Citi, HSBC, other firms move to close Asia’s coal-fired plants
And JPMorgan’s new healthcare unit invests $50m in Vera Whole Health.
China’s top brokers downgrade senior bankers’ travel perks to cut costs: report
Managing directors are asked to fly coach for domestic travel.
Citi names Varun Matta as TMT investment banking head for ASEAN
Matta will be a managing director and will also cover some sponsor clients for the region.
Citi APAC raises record $25b in sustainable funds for clients in H1 2021
Amongst the transactions is Alibaba Group’s $5b four-part offering in February.
Goldman Sachs Japan gearing up for move to new Tokyo HQ: report
This is in line with CEO David Solomin’s commitment to return to the office.
Nomura Holdings loses 20 investment bankers in Asia: report
The resignations include their head of Greater China equity capital markets.
Singapore investment banking fees up 9.3% in H1 2021
Overall announced M&A activity set the record for the highest semiannual period value-wise.
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