China Renaissance granted A-share licence

The move comes after a probe from the Chinese authorities.

As an investor and underwriter for companies listing on Shanghai's Nasdaq-style tech board, China Renaissance's chief executive Bao Fan urges China to allow for large-scale class-action lawsuits to boost investor confidence.

China Renaissance chairman Bao Fan reveals how he identifies China’s nascent technology champions and discusses tectonic shifts in Chinese shopping habits.

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

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

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.