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Citi names two senior Japan IB appointments

Citi has named Hajime Higuchi as head of M&A and Yoshinobu Agu as head of sponsor coverage for Japan.

October 04, 2026

Natixis CIB expands in Japan with M&A specialist buy

The French bank has agreed to acquire M&A specialist Sangyo Sosei Advisory.

October 20, 2026

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

Natixis CIB names Apac, Middle East energy transition and natural resources co-head

Cyril Dissescou has previously been a senior executive at Nexif Ratch Energy and BNP Paribas.

October 12, 2026

Societe Generale appoints former JP Morgan banker as TMT Apac head

Hong Kong-based William Si-Tu will lead the origination and execution of investment banking activities in the region across the technology, media and telecom sector, including AI.

July 23, 2026

IWD 2026: Cecile De Sousa, COO, Apac, Natixis CIB on DEI, AI and decarbonisation

Hong Kong-based De Sousa discussed resources, hybrid working, the bank's Green Weighting Factor and how artificial intelligence is an enabler, for International Women's Day.

March 08, 2026