Investment Banking

StanChart’s Signature CIO Funds attracts over $1b

The funds have returned over 28% since launch, the bank said.

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.

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.

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.

APAC ex Japan investment banking fees in Q1 falls to lowest level in 8 years

Equity capital market fees were halved, whilst debt capital market fees were static.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Nomura eyes $10b US credit portfolio in 10 years; UBS CEO earned $15.9m

And JPMorgan Chase revamps investment banking and capital markets leadership.

Chart of the Week: Singapore investment banking fees down 14% in Q1

Advisory fees from M&A transactions fell by 74% during the quarter.

Japanese banks ‘less reluctant’ to finance hostile takeovers: report

Banks are seeing a rise of deals related to unsolicited bids for corporate takeovers.

Citi names Marc Luet as Asia North & Australia Cluster and Banking Head

Luet replaces Angel Ng, who is retiring on 5 April after 26 years with the bank.