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Natixis CIB names Rob Ward as country manager for ANZ
Natixis CIB names Rob Ward as country manager for ANZ
Ward, who joins from MUFG, will join the APAC and ME executive committee.
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Citi clinches approval to set up securities company in China
It will offer equities brokerage, securities underwriting, and trading services.
Crédit Agricole appoints Prateek Bajaj as Asia energy head
He will oversee structured financing and advisory services from Hong Kong.
NATIXIS CIB plans to expand its Tokyo operations by January 2027
Sangyo Sosei Advisory Inc. is set to join the firm in January 2027.
Citi's ASEAN investment banking revenue jumps 35%
The bank handled nearly $20b in regional acquisitions.
India draws foreign banks as China expansion remains costly
Setting up a Chinese unit requires $149m in capital, versus $53m in India.
MUFG names Charles Peh head of financial institutions for East Asia
Peh previously worked at Standard Chartered, ANZ, and UOB.
Indirect private credit linkages pose risks for APAC banks
It could create counterparty and liquidity risks, said Fitch’s Tania Gold.
Bangkok Bank and Permata Bank create Thai-Indonesia business platform
Companies can connect with local partners to expand their businesses.
China’s investment banking fees rise 7.4% to $12.9b in 9M
ECM underwriting fees jumped 40% but M&A advisory fees fell 40%.
Citi tops India investment banking tables with $16b raised
Citi’s India head of IB said they have a strong pipeline ahead.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Goldman execs eye $500m payout; Amex fined $350m
And global banks are bolstering their Japan debt capital market teams.
Citi names Morgan Stanley's Michael Zezas as head of research
Zezas was a managing director and the deputy global head of research for MS.
Singapore investment banking fees hit highest 9M period in five years
M&A deals, equity issues, and primary bond issues rose to new highs.
Citi raises $11.91b for APAC issuers in September
It worked on 16 deals, of which 4 are IPOs.
Citi appoints new Japan heads for M&A and sponsor coverage
Nomura’s international head of M&A joins Citi Japan.
Deutsche Bank names Vikas Arora as Philippine country chief
Arora was also appointed as head of corporate bank in the Philippines.
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