investment banking

ECM and M&A activity plunged by 66.2% and 21.6% respectively, however DCM demonstrated resilience, dropping slightly by 1.8%.

Bruno Le Saint, CEO, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, Asia Pacific, explains how the bank is trying to extend its global markets team and brand in the region.

The bank will pivot away from investment banking and towards its Wealth Management, Swiss Bank and Asset Management divisions, as Ulrich Körner takes the helm.

Hossein Zaimi will replace Matt Pecot, whose retirement from the bank was announced earlier this month.

Carrie Chen and Raymond Yu expand their current remits to lead investment banking across Greater China.

In his new role, William Pang will support clients’ efforts in clean energy transition.

Citi India continues its renewed focus on Indian institutional business, with a new Mumbai appointment.

Natixis hires new Singapore and South-east Asia chief; Australia’s financial regulator adds new superannuation head; and Linklaters bulks up in Hong Kong.

Investment banks on growth path for 2021; a record ESG bond in South Korea; healthcare start-up eyes expansion after funding, and more.