Investment Banking
APAC investment banking fees hit record-high $20.7b in 9M 2020
ECM and DCM fees both hit record-high levels.
APAC investment banking fees hit record-high $20.7b in 9M 2020
ECM and DCM fees both hit record-high levels.
Singapore investment banking fees down 39.9% in 2020 YTD
Although M&A activity has picked up in Q3 it is still lower than levels recorded last year.
South Korea investigates freeze on Singapore-linked notes: reports
Regulators are reviewing at least $234m of securities.
BNP Paribas floats Australia's first climate-linked green bond
The bond adds to the $350b in green bonds to be issued this year.
Citi APAC's virtual programme attracts 500 Singaporean students
It has modules on investment banking and markets and securities services.
Goldman Sachs to pay $3.9b over 1MDB scandal
Malaysia will drop all criminal charges against the bank.
Ant Group has picked banks for $10b Hong Kong IPO: report
The company could seek a valuation of at least $200b, according to sources.
Goldman Sachs execs in Malaysia for 1MDB talks: report
Malaysia's finance minister is hopeful that it will help recover lost assets.
HSBC global equities chief exits amidst restructuring: report
The bank has been revamping its investment banking arm.
Citi APAC's virtual campus gets over 4,000 sign-ups
Outstanding students may be contacted for permanent or internship roles.
APAC investment banking fees reach record $11.6b in H1
This is the highest value attained for a first half period since 2000.
More millennials join investment rush to cash in on COVID-19 volatility
The segment constitutes 35% of all new investment accounts in APAC from March-April.
South Korea parked $413b of investments in the US last year
The US was also the largest financial investor in South Korea.
Singapore investment banking fees plummet 49.4% in H1
Fees from completed M&A, ECM, DCM, and syndicated lending all registered declines.
Bank of Singapore appoints chief economist
Mansoor Mohi-uddin will be responsible for developing strategic views and research analyses.
Citi Singapore extends work from home setup until July
Majority of its 8,500 staff are working remotely.
2020 tipped to be the worst year for China's retail savings and investments
Losses will affect China’s high net worth segment significantly.