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The Dawn of Open Platforms in Capital Markets
The past decade has witnessed incredible innovation in global capital markets, and the rapid pace continues. Regulatory changes designed to seek risk...
The Dawn of Open Platforms in Capital Markets
The past decade has witnessed incredible innovation in global capital markets, and the rapid pace continues. Regulatory changes designed to seek risk...
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.
J.P. Morgan boss predicts banks’ trading slump gone after pandemic: report
But shareholders may not share the same optimism once they see investment banks’ Q2 results.
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 Global Wealth APAC Co-head Fabio Fontainha outlines bank's ambitions
Fontainha expounds on Citi's wealth goals, which include adding $150b AUM across the APAC franchise in four years’ time.
Nomura Holdings loses 20 investment bankers in Asia: report
The resignations include their head of Greater China equity capital markets.
South Korea’s Hana Bank floats $600m in ESG bonds: report
It carries an annual interest rate of 1.25%.
APAC banks face time bomb of risks amidst new climate change policies
Those who drag their feet when it comes to ESG compliance face a future of impairments, reputational damage.
Thailand’s KBank unveils sustainability fund for institutional clients
K-SUSTAIN-UI will invest in a sustainability-focused fund managed by JP Morgan.
Citi APAC adds nearly 650 new wealth professionals in 2021 so far
The group has added over $5b in net new money in Q1 alone.
Goldman Sachs ramps up China ambitions with hiring spree: report
It is planning to add over 400 new people in its headcount in 2021 alone.
Citi APAC rolls out gender diversity program for investment, securities arm
The program’s 50 top candidates will have the chance to be recruited by the bank.
Strong IPO turnout buoys Thailand's investment banks in 2020
Market rebounded in H2 2020 and raised higher capital compared to 2019.
Chart of the Week: Singapore card payments to rebound 10.2% in 2021
Card payments are expected to reach $96.5b in three years’ time.
Thailand IPO boom to buoy Siam Commercial Bank's bottom line
The country is Asia's second most active IPO market in 2020.
Singapore investment banking fees up 79% to $176.5m in Q1
M&As are off to a slow start whilst there was only one IPO by a local company so far.