Investment Banking
Norinchukin Bank redeeming over $4.6b of perpetual loans
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.
                    
                                        
                    
                The New Norm of Private Debts in Asia
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Asia's private credit industry has the potential to become an appealing market for investors seeking high returns.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong’s ZA Bank unveils stock rebate programme
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Users can also collect a big-name US stock worth up to $77.77.
                    
                                        
                    
                Kenanga Investment Bank names ex-Citi banker as iindependent non-exec director
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Angeline Ong Su Ming spent two decades working in Citigroup.
                    
                                        
                    
                 
                                 
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
								 
						 
								 
						 
								 
								 
						 
						 
								 
								 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
                