Investment Banking
Morgan Stanley’s James Corman to step down as executive chairman
He highlighted the successful transition of the new CEO in his announcement.
Morgan Stanley’s James Corman to step down as executive chairman
He highlighted the successful transition of the new CEO in his announcement.
Korean regulators visit Hong Kong to discuss short-selling monitoring
South Korean reps met with investment banks and the CEO of SFC Hong Kong.
KBank Private Banking, EQT Partners unveil new private equity fund
The minimum investment is THB500,000 with an 18 month lock-up period.
Standard Chartered names three leaders to global transaction banking team
The three new hires are previously from J.P. Morgan, DBS, and Bank of America.
TMT investment banking activity in APAC slated for growth in H2: Citi
Citi’s clients are “increasingly looking to raise capital” for growth and M&As, it said.
Citi combines in Japan, North Asia, and Australia clusters
This covers markets in East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Macau.
StanChart’s Signature CIO Funds attracts over $1b
The funds have returned over 28% since launch, the bank said.
Japanese banks back fund to develop space industry
SMBC, MUFG, and Mizuho Bank are all named limited partners.
Deutsche Bank cuts 10 private banking roles in Asia: report
The bank has cut about 60 roles in Singapore and Hong Kong over the past year.
Deutsche Bank appointed by Euroclear as cash settlement and forex bank in Korea
It involves bond activities for Korea Treasury Bonds and Monetary Stabilization Bonds.
Weekly Global News Wrap: ECB raises concerns over UniCredit’s high turnover; China warns banks against “one-sided” credit pursuit
And two JP Morgan & Chase top dealmakers are reportedly leaving the bank.
Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy
The bank is transforming its IT infrastructure to better process green data.
ING names ex-BofA Merril Lynch banker as APAC corporate finance head
Gautam Saxena also founded the venture capital fund Pegasus 7 Ventures.
Citi revenue up 49% to $1.7b in 2023 as corporate lending grew
Both equity and debt underwriting fees rose.
China investment banks report dismal fees as IPOs and M&As fall to decade low
Banks only raised $3.1b in fees from IPOs– a 78% decline from Q1 2023.
Citi is Asia’s top equity capital markets underwriter in Q1
The bank reportedly commanded a total issuance volume double to its closest rival.
Korean banks began compensating investors for HK ELS-linked losses
Shinhan Bank and Hana Bank have begun compensating customers.