Tag: bank of america

Equities

The US bank exercises an option to increase its ownership in China Construction Bank to 19.1%, potentially with a view to booking some profit on its earlier investment.

By Daniel Inman | 19 November 2008

People Moves

Merrill names new IB head for Asia-Pacific

Jim Forbes, who is currently with Merrill in New York, will take up his new position once the merger with Bank of America is completed.

By Anette Jönsson | 18 November 2008

View Point

Merrill's Asia employees on firm ground

Merrill Lynch in Asia is complementary to Bank of America's existing franchise, suggesting bankers in Asia could be in a safer position than counterparts elsewhere.

By Sameera Anand | 19 September 2008

M&A

Thain's swansong will be to bequeath Merrill to BoA

The events that led to John Thain initiating and closing a $50 billion merger between Merrill Lynch and Bank of America over the same weekend that Lehman filed for bankruptcy.

By Sameera Anand | 17 September 2008

View Point

Lehman throws in the towel, leaving peers to weather storm

One of the most dramatic weekends on Wall Street sees Lehman Brothers file for bankruptcy, while Bank of America takes over Merrill Lynch.

By Anette Jönsson | 16 September 2008

People Moves

Bank of America names new Australia head

Thomas Pascarella is promoted from senior corporate finance officer to country executive in Australia.

By Lara Wozniak | 16 April 2008

People Moves

Bank of America appoints FIG head in Korea

Bo-Hee Hur takes over from Hong Hoo Moon as the senior banker in charge of financial institutions coverage in Korea.

By Yi Tin Chak | 26 February 2008

Trade

Bank of America wins China mandate

The bank will help to restructure the trade finance arrangements of Dongguan Kingsun Metals and Plastics Manufacturing.

By Howard Winn | 5 November 2007

Cash

HSBC poaches from Citi and Bank of America

Fred Shyur and Stella Ng take up senior cash management positions with HSBC in Hong Kong.

By Howard Winn | 15 October 2007

Trade

HSBC lures Doolittle from Bank of America

Tracy Doolittle joins HSBC as head of market development, trade services and supply chain.

By Howard Winn | 20 September 2007

People Moves

Bank of America promotes Ian Wong

The bank creates a new role for Wong to oversee its China business.

By Yi Tin Chak | 22 August 2007

People Moves

OCBC appoints new head of business banking

Samuel Tsien moves across from China Construction Bank after a 30-year career at the institution.

By Yi Tin Chak | 5 July 2007

Cash

Formica signs up with Bank of America

The bank will provide cash management services for the Asian operations of the US-based surface designer and manufacturer.

By Howard Winn | 26 June 2007

Cash

Six hired for Bank of America's GTS team

The bank's global treasury services division appoints a new head of financial institutions in China and five other vice presidents in various roles.

By Howard Winn | 13 June 2007

Debt

Shinhan Card prices $400 million FRN

The deal proves an easy sell to investors, pricing at levels that bankers believe will allow for healthy secondary market performance.

By Rosie Slater | 11 May 2007

People Moves

Morgan Stanley appoints chief economist in China

A former economist and strategist with Bank of America, Qing Wang moves to Morgan Stanley this month to take up the new role.

By Yi Tin Chak | 9 May 2007

People Moves

Bank of America appoints new Beijing branch manager

Li Chun Chun takes over from Annie Wong in the bank's Beijing offices.

By Andrew Peck | 9 November 2006

M&A

CCB acquires Bank of America's Hong Kong-Macau business

China Construction Bank to acquire Bank of America Asia (which comprises Bank of America’s Hong Kong and Macau branches) for HK$9.7 billion ($1.24 billion).

By Sameera Anand | 25 August 2006

Business Moves

Nikko AM adds muscle to Asian marketing

Roger Lee will run the firm’s Singapore office with a mandate to develop institutional clients in Asia ex-Japan.

By Jame DiBiasio | 10 April 2006

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