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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

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 expands in Japan with M&A specialist buy

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

October 20, 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

Bank of America appoints Apac industrials IB leaders

FA has learned that the US bank has made three leadership appointments.

August 19, 2026