With the departures of MA boss Anthony Steains yesterday and senior rainmaker Chester Kwok last week, ING Barings formidable Asian presence has taken a dent. Recent comments from Amsterdam havent helped. Is Barings still serious about investment banking in the region We spoke to head of Asian corporate finance, Malcolm Brown in the wake of Steains' shock departure.
Q Historically ING Barings have had a strong presence in Asian MA and corporate finance. Given recent announcements, how do you convey to your clients that youre still serious about this business
A By doing everything the same. Nothing has changed. We continue to build. Over the last year we have doubled...