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Chinese banks slash USD bond exposure to 85%
Chinese banks slash USD bond exposure to 85%
Banks are increasing bond investments in the Euro and likely the AUD, said BofA.
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Korean regulators hit 5 banks with record $1.38b in ELS penalties
Kookmin Bank will face the highest penalty if based on sales amount, the report said.
APAC to capture $4t private credit boom as loan returns shrink
Australia, Japan, and India are emerging as key private credit growth markets.
Citi foresees more Asia M&A deals on healthcare and multinational moves
In 2026, Citi already led two M&A biopharma deals in China.
Trust is first banking app in Singapore to offer fractional trading
It now gives access to over 7,000 US stocks and ETFs.
Goldman topped APAC M&A in 2025 as Morgan Stanley fell: LSEG
China International Capital Co. and Somerley got the most gains in 2025.
Deutsche Bank Malaysia appoints first female chair, new non-executive director
The appointees bring expertise in finance, audit, risk, governance, policy.
Bank of America's 2025 earnings jump 19% to $30.5b
Q4 net income rises 12% to $7.6b as the bank caps record year.
CITIC leads China investment banking fees as market hits 3-year high
It retained its position as the top financial institution in terms of IB fees raised.
Crédit Agricole CIB names Yang Zhang as head of cash and trade sales for APAC FIs
She will oversee business development and origination of cash management.
Citi hires NAB, CBA bankers for Australia syndication team
Jessica Rowe joins from NAB whilst Dane Harris joins from CBA.
How investment banks can raise transaction banking value by 50%
Partnering with fintechs or making front office changes can raise profit by 3%-10%.
MariBank launches gold investment in Singapore with $1 minimum
The fund invests in physical gold bars with a minimum purity of 99.5% and is stored in vaults in Singapore.
Citi’s APAC investment banking revenue hits US$514m in 2025
Cross-border M&A, sector trends, and AI underpinned APAC growth.
Private capital gives CIBs advisory and financing opportunities
The largest players require support at the fund level, says McKinsey & Co.
CIBs advised to create ‘nerve centers’ and ‘no regret moves’ against risks
Banks should ensure organisation readiness and identify four to five elements that matter most.
HSBC expands innovation banking in Singapore
The bank deploys capital, talent, and global investor networks to help startups scale.
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