investment banking

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

2026-06-24T10:58:57.000Z

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

2026-04-27T12:08:02.000Z

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

2026-04-02T09:15:17.000Z

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 ...

2026-03-11T23:09:22.000Z

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

2026-01-07T22:54:56.000Z

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

2026-01-06T03:57:30.000Z

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

2025-12-23T08:27:29.000Z

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

2025-12-09T01:56:03.000Z

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

2025-11-30T23:00:00.000Z

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

2025-11-20T02:26:44.000Z

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