Net revenue generated by banks from core investment banking transactions in the Asia-Pacific region is down 25% to $1.3 billion in the first quarter from $1.7 billion in the same period last year, according to preliminary data from Dealogic, which tracks financial activity.
The drop is less pronounced than the 32% fall in global net revenue to $8.1 billion, and the 45% decline in the Americas to $3.4 billion. Indeed, as the market share held by the US has declined, the Asia-Pacific has increased its share and now accounts for 16% of global core investment banking revenue -- up from a 14% share in the first quarter 2008.
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