Investment Banking

IMF warns China over fragile banks

Fears Chinese banks are incapable of withstanding multiple crises.

IMF warns China over fragile banks

Fears Chinese banks are incapable of withstanding multiple crises.

Japanese megabanks predict lower profits this year

Says monetary easing made loans less profitable.

PBOC closes WMP loophole

Loophole used by non-bank financial institutions to hide WMP risks.

Westpac hires more senior managers for Asian expansion

Continues to poach senior bankers from global competitors.

Philip Lee is Chief Country Officer, Singapore for Deutsche Bank

Lee is also appointed Vice Chairman, South East Asia effective from July 8. 

3 areas of growth in investment banking in Singapore

Investment banking in Asia has been affected by weak earnings forecasts in the profits of targets (thus resulting in fewer large deals), increased...

Standard Chartered appoints Philip Tulk as conglomerates, hotels and gaming analyst

In a statement, Standard Chartered announced the appointment of Philip Tulk as Conglomerates, Hotels and Gaming Analyst. Philip is based in Hong Kong...

Why raising bank capital requirements will help the global economy

“Basel III” is familiar as the outcome of the financial crash of 2008. Western governments demanded almost instantaneous reaction to the bailout of...

Banks in Asia Pacific can reduce risk by embracing intra-day data

Banks in Asia Pacific have traditionally processed corporate actions on an end-of-day or even a T+1 basis but due to market and regulatory changes...

BOC cuts business ties with North Korean bank

Foreign Trade Bank accused of funding North Korea’s missile and nuclear programs.

Why aren’t banks serious about creating value for their customers?

By focusing on operational excellence, a path to creating value for their customers, banks could build customer loyalty, increase earnings while...

The new BRICS bank and its implications for Asia

In the recently concluded 5th BRICS Summit in Durban, South Africa proposals for a new BRICS led development bank were floated and discussed. While...

Citi appoints Dylan Halterlein as Asia Pacific head of Delta One product

In a statement, Citi announced the appointment of Dylan Halterlein as Managing Director and Asia Pacific Head of its Delta One product. He will...

CIMB focuses on equities for growth

This is part of its plan to become a leading pan-Asian investment bank.