Investment Banking

South Korea, Russia to establish joint fund to boost investments

Fund announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin. South Korea and Russia agreed this week to establish a US$500 million joint fund with their...

Korean government investigating Big Four financial groups

Probe focusing on allegations of business irregularities. The Financial Supervisory Service is undertaking a simultaneous and extraordinary probe of...

Hang Seng Bank is first Hong Kong bank with RQFII ETF

Fund will be listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange November 26.

Singapore’s wealth funds head to Europe for M&As

Are taking advantage of Europe’s financial woes.

Singapore grants capital markets services license to BNY Mellon

Will allow subsidiary to provide fund management services.

DBS quits Bank of the Philippine Islands

Divests remaining 9.9% stake in leading Philippine bank.

SMFG raises 2014 profit forecast by 29%

First-half earnings climb to a record.

CDB launches offshore renminbi debt issuance

The first time for China Development Bank Corporation.

Hong Kong has 30 billionaires

Most originally came from the mainland, however.

US investigates questionable JPMorgan hiring practices in Asia

JPM allegedly hiring children of powerful officials to win business deals. Media reports said US authorities are investigating the hiring practices...