Investment Banking

DBS pilots blockchain-backed treasury tokens for treasury, liquidity mgmt

The tokens enable collaborator Ant Int’l to reduce settlements into seconds.

DBS pilots blockchain-backed treasury tokens for treasury, liquidity mgmt

The tokens enable collaborator Ant Int’l to reduce settlements into seconds.

Citi names Yeo Wenxian as wealth head for South Asia

Yeo will also take over as CEO of Citibank Singapore Limited.

Norinchukin Bank redeeming over $4.6b of perpetual loans

The redemption is part of the bank's efforts to improve its investment portfolio.

RHB announces 4 new senior appointments

Mohamad Bin Rastam Shahrom is the new group CFO.

Japan’s SMBC sets up private credit fund in Europe

The fund will focus on loan investments to middle market businesses.

Airwallex clinches retail investment license in Australia

It will now be able to offer its Airwallex Yield product to the wider retail market.

MUFG hires ex-UBS, SVB directors for healthcare finance arm

The hires strengthen MUFG’s middle market healthcare businesses.

EXIM Thailand inks MOU to support foreign investments

The bank will give special offers, such as special interest rates, to entrepreneurs.

MUFG Bank China names new deputy president 

Benjamin Lam brings over 30 years of experience in his new role.

China’s investment banking fees drop 33% as ECM falls to 15-year low

The value of IPOs by Chinese issuers also fell to a decade low.

Norinchukin’s planned foreign bond divestment will hurt profits

The bank has about $13.63b (JPY2.25) in unrealized losses.

APAC investment banking fees drop to eight-year-low in H1

ECM underwriting fees fell to its lowest level since 2013.

MUFG Bank, Krungsri ink MOU with Thailand’s East Economic Corridor Office

MUFG Bank and Krungsri will support customers who consider investing in the EEC.

Clean energy gap presents investment opportunities for banks

Krungsri and CIMB Thai explore use of emerging tech to monitor risks better.

APAC financial institutions struggle with ESG skill shortage

Organisations need the right talent to navigate regulatory and reputational risks.

Nomura Holdings amends securities and financial reports

The amendments correct classification errors in its cash flow statements.