Barclays in Asia loses another senior executive

Natixis CIB appoints Rob Ward as Australia and New Zealand head

Rob Ward joins from MUFG to lead Natixis CIB’s Australia and New Zealand operations, bringing extensive energy and infrastructure expertise.

November 03, 2026

Barclays' Asia M&A vice-chairman leaves

Jason Rynbeck, Barclays’ vice-chairman of M&A Asia-Pacific, has left the bank for another firm.

May 14, 2014

Partner up or perish: Why Japan’s regional banks are racing to consolidate

New tie-ups in Tohoku and Kansai highlight growing pressure on Japan's regional banks to defend deposits and cut costs.

November 03, 2026

BarCap names Ed King head of M&A

Ed King, who jumped ship from Morgan Stanley to Barclays Capital in June, will head M&A for the British investment bank, while Jason Rynbeck will become vice-chairman.

October 05, 2010

Apac M&A deals enjoy H1 boost as confidence returns

Despite some valuation gaps, fundamentals in key sectors such as technology and energy, in addition to country reforms, are attracting capital as optimism picks up.

July 22, 2025

Bank of America makes Japan and Apac leadership appointments

The investment banking arm has named a co-head of Japan FIG and a head of Asia ex-China FIG, who will also lead Apac insurance.

September 27, 2026