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The Australasian bank has announced that Anshul Sidher will step up as managing director of its Markets business. He will oversee recent recruit, Viacheslav (Slava) Shilin, who has joined the bank from Citi to lead its credit strategy.

Investors can tap China’s interest rate swap markets directly through a pioneering derivatives mutual market access programme.

Recently appointed Dechert partner, Daniel Margulies, spoke to FinanceAsia about setting up the firm’s first financial restructuring practice in Asia, and what sectors are likely to drive business in light of current macro events.

Charles Lam and Caroline Chan take on expanded roles as head of Markets and head of Securities Services, respectively.

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

A White House executive order to lay out a national policy for digital assets should help boost credibility for cryptocurrencies, but concerns that decentralised finance technology can help evade sanctions still lingers for policymakers and investors.

Matt Pecot is set to depart the bank in June, meanwhile Anthony Davies will fill the role while the bank sources a permanent replacement.

The global Covid-19 pandemic has shook financial markets but impact investors, especially in Asia, have emerged remarkable unscathed.

The Covid-19 pandemic has kept bankers off planes, but even when distancing measures ease, roadshows are likely to remain virtual for many issuers.