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In 2025, JPMorgan ranked second for equity capital market underwriting, and third for dealmaking activity in the Asia-Pacific region excluding Japan, data shows.

Companies & Markets

JPMorgan appoints new co-heads for South-east Asia investment banking

Kelvin Goh and Alfons Halim will jointly lead this area in a region the bank views as strategically important

Citigroup aims to improve coordination between local and international teams to win cross-border M&A and sponsor work.

Banking & Finance

Citi to boost Japan, China investment banking teams, plans senior sector-focused hires

The firm is pushing ahead with growing its in-market presence in Asia

Equity capital markets underwriting fees have risen "more than sevenfold" from a year ago, totalling US$57.3 million in Q1, LSEG data shows.

Singapore

Singapore’s Q1 investment banking fees hit 3-year high of US$187.8 million

Citi emerges tops with a 12.7% wallet share

The Department of Defense is specifically going after Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan and Bank of America as prime recruiting targets for the 30-person team, the report said.

International

Pentagon headhunting Goldman, JPMorgan bankers for economic defence unit, Semafor reports

THE Pentagon is building a new team of investment bankers steeped in private equity to invest US$200 billion over three years in defence deals, Semafor reported on Wednesday, citing a document it had ...

Jefferies has previously disclosed its exposure to First Brands through Point Bonita, which is managed by the bank’s Leucadia Asset Management arm.

Companies & Markets

Jefferies takes US$30 million hit on First Brands as profit drops

The bank owns a 6% interest in a fund called Point Bonita

By sector, real estate led in proceeds raised, up 42.7% at US$3.2 billion, boosted by capital raising from real estate investment trusts.

Companies & Markets

Singapore investment banking fees climb to US$864.6m in 2025, highest in 4 years

DBS leads in fees earned; local firms issue a total of 38 IPOs last year, raising US$2.5 billion

Citi plans to increase its investment banking division by about 30% by the first half of 2026.

Companies & Markets

Citigroup, Daiwa are latest to expand Japan dealmaking teams

This is due to hostile takeovers no longer being taboo, and private equity and activist investors are more prominent

Singapore investment agency Temasek invested through its private credit platform, Aranda Principal Strategies.

Banking & Finance

Granite Asia raises US$350 million for fund backed by Temasek, Khazanah, INA

Asia’s private credit market is projected to grow 46% to US$92 billion by 2027, according to a report

If interest rates remain around current levels and global growth stays resilient, bankers are confident that the momentum seen in 2025 can continue into the next year.

Companies & Markets

OUTLOOK 2026

Recovery in investment banking activity likely to continue into 2026 amid positive macro environment

Singapore IPO pipeline expected to be even stronger in the coming year

CICC is one of China’s top investment banks for debut stock sales in Hong Kong, ranking No 1 for IPOs in the city this year.

Banking & Finance

China investment bank CICC to acquire two smaller rivals

Beijing is trying to cultivate first-class domestic investment banks capable of standing up to global heavyweights

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