Investment Banking

European banks slow down lending in ominous omen
24 Jan 12
European banks have begun lending less to Hong Kong in December, fueling fears the Eurozone contagion could be worsening.
Bankers beware: World economy faces catastrophic 2012
19 Jan 12
Europe stands poised to drag the world into another recession.
Desperation begins to set in as banks continue dumping loan assets
13 Jan 12
The mighty continue to fall victim to the ever-worsening fund drought.
Funding pressures to hammer banks in 2012
12 Jan 12
The ongoing financial crisis in Europe will raise regulatory pressure on capital and liquidity for banks and insurers this year.
Taiwan's Cathay Fin buys stake in Taishin from Newbridge
5 Jan 12
Cathay Financial has bought a 3.45 percent stake in Taishin Financial for T$4.7 billion or $155 million from private equity fund Newbridge...
Temasek Holdings kicks off North Asia fund
4 Jan 12
Singapore’s investment company has been increasing its investments in China over the years.
Japanese banks on M&A binge in Europe
4 Jan 12
The strong yen is making Europe a profitable hunting ground for leading Japanese banks bent on mergers & acquisitions.
KEB becomes 1st S. Korean underwriter in Hong Kong
1 Jan 12
Korea Exchange Bank has been issued a license by the Hong Kong authorities to act as an underwriter for securities.
Standard Chartered to increase financing for Indian companies
14 Dec 11
According to Bloomberg, StanChart ranks third in Indian mergers advisory this year.
Nomura Holdings slashes EU assets by 83%
29 Nov 11
The debt crisis caused Japan’s largest brokerage to reduce its assets in Italy.
RCBC loans Globe Telecom a whopping $114m
28 Nov 11
The seven-year loan is the telecom's second borrowing this year.
Korea Exchange Bank’s outlook stable, says Fitch
23 Nov 11
As it holds 6% of the system's total assets and facilitates 30% of the nation's trade finance.
RHB Capital may issue stocks to pay for OSK Holdings
22 Nov 11
RHB may issue new shares equivalent to as much as 10 percent of its existing equity to pay for the unit, according to Bloomberg.
Temasek buys one third of CCB shares
21 Nov 11
And the remaining stocks from BofA were bought by Chinese investors.
Hong Leong Bank appoints Raja Teh Aziz as HLISB managing director and CEO
17 Nov 11
She was once head of International Business at Kuwait Finance House Malaysia.
Chinese banks asked to stop selling short-term investment products
17 Nov 11
Local banks have been advised to stop selling short-term investment products by the China Banking Regulatory Commission.
Busan Bank’s loan growth plans too ambitious: Fitch
17 Nov 11
The ratings agency revised the Korea-based bank’s outlook to stable from positive, as there's a risk that its loans may grow well...
Citi appoints Munir Nanji as regional head for Bank Services Group Asia Pacific
17 Nov 11
Munir will continue to report to Anthony Nappi, Managing Director, Region Head, Asia Pacific, Global Transaction Services.
Temasek may buy BofA's shares in China Construction Bank Corp
16 Nov 11
But Temasek’s spokesperson neither confirms nor denies the ‘market speculation'.
China Construction Bank Corp loses ties with Bank of America
15 Nov 11
BofA will sell its remaining 10.4 billion CCB shares to private investors this month.
Public Bank to invest in Malaysian growth stocks
14 Nov 11
Public Bank will invest in a diversified portfolio of primarily local equities to achieve capital growth over the medium- to long-term period...
Asian banks rely on block deals to revive equity capital markets
14 Nov 11
There have been three block deals worth more than $2b in the past week.
Japanese banks to buy assets in the euro zone
14 Nov 11
With more than $6 billion in spare cash, why not?
Alireza departs Goldman after 19 years
11 Nov 11
Yusuf Alireza is leaving Goldman Sachs after 19 years with the company.
DBS to offer banking services at all SingPost outlets
11 Nov 11
The partnership will nearly double DBS’ number of banking outlets to 140.
Goldman Sachs to sell $1.1b shares in Industrial & Commercial Bank of China
11 Nov 11
This is Goldman’s third sale of its ICBC stock since 2006.
Mandiri investment banking unit expands in Australia
7 Nov 11
Mandiri Manajemen Investasi will continue to expand the amount of overseas funds in the $2.2 billion that it manages.
Ambank launches AmConstant Multi Maturity 2
5 Nov 11
AmInvestment Bank Group has launched a four-year close-ended fund that caters to investors looking for regular income and capital preservation...
How banks can mitigate against deal failures in new senior IB hires
3 Nov 11
Despite a lack of confidence in US and European markets and economic activity, Asia remains a relatively positive environment for investment...
AXA and Bank Mandiri acquires general insurance business
28 Oct 11
AXA and Bank Mandiri will own 40% and 60% respectively in this start-up joint venture operation of Asuransi Dharma Bangsa.
CIMB-TrustCapital Singapore acquires 850 Collins Street in Melbourne
27 Oct 11
850 Collins Street is an A-grade commercial office building that is currently under construction and is scheduled for completion in October 2012...
OCBC and LionGlobal to launch new unit trust
27 Oct 11
The LionGlobal New Target Return Fund has an investment time frame of five years.
HSBC appoints Henry Hou as head of Energy Solutions Sales
26 Oct 11
Before joining HSBC, Hou served in a number of roles at China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange for 11 years.
HSBC launches insurance business in Beijing
24 Oct 11
HSBC Life’s bancassurance business handles insurance portfolios with an average case size of RMB100,000.
AsiaPac banks gear up for Basel III
20 Oct 11
Standard & Poor’s says most Asian banks won’t find it difficult to comply with Basel III’s new capital requirements.
Morgan Stanley raises investment banking compensation to $5.74b
20 Oct 11
Morgan Stanley still increased its compensation by 8% despite the division's poor performance.
Société Générale appoints Yann Garnier as Head of Asia Pacific Sales
19 Oct 11
Yann is also appointed as Head of Interest Rates and Forex Derivatives business for Asia Pacific.
HSBC appointed joint bookrunner for New World Development rights issue
19 Oct 11
The bank will also act as joint underwriter in the rights issue of about HKD11.33 billion.
RHB, OSK receive Central Bank's consent to negotiate
14 Oct 11
RHB Capital Bhd and OSK Holdings Bhd have secured Bank Negara Malaysia's approval to commence negotiations for a possible merger between RHB...
Underdog no more: Goldman Sachs beats other firms as top Japanese M&A adviser
14 Oct 11
After being only number 7 last year, Goldman Sachs now has the top spot as it was hired for $54.1b worth of acquisitions this year.

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