Webb appointed to SFC Takeovers and Mergers Panel

Rob Ward joins from MUFG to lead Natixis CIB’s Australia and New Zealand operations, bringing extensive energy and infrastructure expertise.

New tie-ups in Tohoku and Kansai highlight growing pressure on Japan's regional banks to defend deposits and cut costs.

Despite some valuation gaps, fundamentals in key sectors such as technology and energy, in addition to country reforms, are attracting capital as optimism picks up.

Several financial institutions and tech partners will test three dozen use cases spanning risk management, fraud prevention and customer experience.

Linklaters partners discuss the dealmaking landscape that supports Hong Kong’s status as preferred regional fundraising hub. Former SFC decision-maker, Roger Cheng, is set to join the team from August.

Staking activities using two funds will be made available on April 25 and May 15, respectively.