Commerzbank is growing its Asia business aggressively, yesterday announcing 14 new hires it has made during the past three months.

Europe’s debt crisis is not necessarily a euro crisis, argues Commerzbank while on a roadshow to Asia, but it raises some tough questions.

The German bank wants to grow its corporate banking business volume in China by one-fifth in 2011 and is basing its growth expectations on strong economic performance in Germany and China.

A $726 million deal sets the tone for Lone Star's planned exit

Commerzbank is building its equity and fund derivatives presence in Asia - expect more hires in the near future.

After a bad year the Asian operations are profitable, but the firm''s commitment to the region remains unknown.

22-year finance veteran Stefanie Holtze-Jen joins the private bank’s Singapore-based leadership team.

The Chinese bank taps the US Reg S market to issue a $6.9 billion bond.

FA explores Beijing’s priorities for 2023, as Xi Jinping formalises his third term as PRC president.

With FA's female focus in the International Women’s month of March, Holtze-Jen shares her thoughts on gender parity in Asia, how she is adapting to her new senior leadership role in the context of a geopolitical crisis, and the trends set to shape the months ahead.