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Nikko AM’s Pickerell plans pan-Asia growth

26 Aug 2010 Interviews, Asset management
The Asian veteran fund manager has been appointed by the Japanese fund management firm to grow in the region. He tells asiamoney.com why it is such a good time to be planning such expansion.
Key figures set to debate carbon trading in Asia

25 Aug 2010 Interviews, Commodities, Energy
Singapore is set to host Carbon Forum Asia in October, ahead of global United Nations talks in Mexico. Asiamoney.com asks Henry Derwent, president and CEO of the International Emissions Trading Association, what the expectations are for these events.
World set to see new commodities boom: StanChart

25 Aug 2010 Interviews, Commodities
The UK bank's head of equity research for resources Jeremy Gray believes that the lack of investment into mines across the world will lead to a major boom for copper, iron ore and coking coal prices in the coming years.
Demand for cash management outpacing supply: DBS

17 Aug 2010 Cash management, Interviews
Tom McCabe, group head of global transaction services at DBS, says that the massive level of Asia-originated trade growth over the past 10 years has lead to a dearth in sufficiently experienced senior managers.
Hong Kong needs more renminbi bonds, says Leung

16 Aug 2010 Interviews, Nations & economies, Bonds, Foreign exchange
Julia Leung, the Hong Kong government’s under secretary for financial services and the treasury, tells asiamoney.com that the city needs more foreign companies to issue offshore renminbi bonds.
Indosat satisfied with record-breaking demand for debt

03 Aug 2010 Corporate profiles, Interviews, Bonds
The Indonesian telecommunication company was amazed by the US$10.5 billion in investor orders it received for its 10-year US dollar bond at the end of last month, but says that it would not have attempted to tighten the deal's pricing.
Transition management tipped to grow in Asia

02 Aug 2010 Cash management, Interviews, Broking
Credit Suisse’s head of transition management in Asia-Pacific, Tom Wyse, says he is expecting a rise in activity over the next six-to-12 months, having recently noted an increasing number of requests for proposals.
India’s city suburbs set to benefit from vibrant growth

02 Aug 2010 Real estate, Interviews
The country’s real estate market has remained largely stable except for prime areas in Mumbai and New Delhi, where prices have spiked in recent months. As a result suburbs in these two cities may offer the next best investment opportunities, says CB Richard Ellis.
Rivals underestimate Japan potential: Barclays Wealth

29 Jul 2010 Interviews, Private banking
The Asia-Pacific chief executive of Barclays Wealth, Didier von Daeniken, believes international banks don’t recogise the importance of domestic consumer loyalty in Japan in what he sees as a product sales approach.
ANZ believes Vietnam’s bond flow will rise

27 Jul 2010 Interviews, Bonds
The Australian bank has just priced Vietnam’s first unsecured floating rate corporate bond deal of the year, and believes that more bond issuance could follow. Reuben Tucker, ANZ’s regional head of debt capital markets, shares his outlook with asiamoney.com.
Daiwa’s Suzuki faces down scepticism over Asia plans

23 Jul 2010 Investment banking, Interviews
The Japanese investment bank CEO Shigeharu Suzuki performed admirably when facing a barrage of questions over his bank’s Asia growth strategy. However, the jury is still out on whether the Japanese bank can succeed in expanding in the rest of Asia.
BarCap bristles at criticism of its China capabilities

19 Jul 2010 M&A, Stock & exchange, Investment banking, Interviews
Asia-Pacific investment banking head Matthew Ginsburg vehemently rejects unflattering comments about the UK institution’s strength in China. But he knows that deepening the bank’s coverage of the country is key for regional success, as recent hires indicate. Peter McGill reports.
BNY Mellon aims to expand broker-dealer services

14 Jul 2010 Cash management, Interviews, Broking, Market move
The US financial services institution has relocated Michael Schroeder from New York to become regional manager for broker-dealer services in Asia. The move is part of a broader plan to build the division by up to 20% in 12 months. By Karina Vachani.
BTIG’s new Asia-Pac CEO aims to double revenue

09 Jul 2010 Interviews, Broking
Jesse Lentchner, the new Asia-Pacific CEO of brokerage firm BTIG, is on the lookout to hire new talent in order to grow his business and double regional revenue within 18 months.
BSI’s Brunner plans private banking revolution

05 Jul 2010 Interviews, Private banking
Hanspeter Brunner is settling into the final project of his private banking career: building BSI Bank into a competitive force in Asia. He has attracted a wealth of talent from his old employer and is now eyeing growth in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Olympus Capital aims at Indonesia with Tata investment

05 Jul 2010 Private equity, Interviews
Asia-focused private equity firm Olympus Capital recently announced it was investing US$300 million in Tata Power. Olympus founder Daniel Mintz tells asiamoney.com the move is a bid to tap Indonesia’s growing coal industry.
Pollard positive on RBS Coutts’ outlook

02 Jul 2010 Interviews, Private banking
RBS Coutt’s new Asia CEO Nick Pollard had barely taken in September 2009 over before 90 people left his Singapore office. But he has busily hired in the months since and now says he is confident that the bank can grow assets and customers.
UBS sets sights on Asia’s domestic wealth markets

17 Jun 2010 Interviews, Private banking
In the second part of an in-depth interview, UBS Wealth Management’s Asia-Pacific CEO Kathryn Shih and Hong Kong chief Allen Lo discuss the potential for domestic growth and also defend the business against accusations of product pushing.
Daiwa seeks to quadruple Asia e-trading team

17 Jun 2010 Investment banking, Interviews, Broking
Punit Mittal, the global head of the Japanese bank’s electronic trading tells asiamoney.com that the firm plans to quadruple the staff at its e-trading unit as it aims to expand in Asia.
NAB’s push into Asia trade speaks volumes

17 Jun 2010 Cash management, Interviews
The Australian lender is playing catch-up with rivals as it strives to capture trade and investment flows between Asia and Australia. A string of senior hires underline its latest strategic push, but it will have its work cut out amid intense competition.
UBS to target rivals for hundreds of hires: Kathryn Shih

08 Jun 2010 Interviews, Private banking
The Asia-Pacific wealth management arm of UBS has announced plans to add up to 400 client advisers this year. In the first of a two-part interview, asiamoney.com talks to regional CEO Kathryn Shih and Hong Kong CEO Allen Lo about issues ranging from hiring and banker retention to bonuses.
Citi hires new securities and fund services head

08 Jun 2010 Cash management, Interviews, Market wrap
The US bank has appointed Philippe Dirckx from Euroclear Bank as regional client and sales management head for intermediaries and infrastructures Asia-Pacific. It is an area where Citi sees opportunities for growth in a changing market place.
Tora looks to link Asia dark pools together

02 Jun 2010 Stock & exchange, Interviews, Broking
The trading technology provider aims to partner with other crossing networks in the region to give investors access to multiple dark pools from one platform. But competitors are sceptical of its ambitions.
New Zealand treasurer eyes increasing bond issuance

28 May 2010 Interviews, Bonds
Philip Combes, treasurer of the New Zealand Debt Management Office, tells asiamoney.com that he is keen for more foreign investors to buy the country’s debt, as it aims to raise its issuance levels.
BNY Mellon outlines treasury and trade opportunities

28 May 2010 Cash management, Interviews
A. Richard Brown, head of BNY Mellon's Asia-Pacific treasury services business, explains about the natural integration of cash management and trade and why Asia presents some enticing opportunities.
Bank of Singapore to hire 20 more, says de Guzman

27 May 2010 Interviews, Private banking
The newly integrated private bank has hired 70 staff already in 2010 and is on target to add up to 20 more before the year’s end, CEO Renato de Guzman says. He highlights the institution’s appeal and the strength of its capital position.
StanChart global equity heads get ambitious in Asia

26 May 2010 Stock & exchange, Interviews, Broking
The emerging markets-focused bank’s new global head of equities and global head of equity capital markets tell asiamoney.com how they intend to overcome immediate challenges and build a thriving equity business in the region.
ANZ aims to gain affluent Japanese clients

26 May 2010 Interviews, Private banking
The Australian bank is striving to double its retail wealth management business for affluent clients in Japan over the next three years, its country CEO Robert Bell says. He is looking to hire and hopes to offer more products with an Asian flavour.
Hiring activity in Asia is highest ever, says Pagoda

19 May 2010 Stock & exchange, Interviews, Bonds, Foreign exchange, Market move
With nowhere else to look for growth, banks and funds are increasingly viewing Asia as a long-term play, with a subsequent leap in hiring levels. Andrew Britton of Pagoda Partners believes that the fervour has now surpassed that of 2006.
Crédit Agricole attempts bond origination push

17 May 2010 Interviews, Bonds
The French bank is hiring in bond origination and is focusing on G3 and local currency markets. In the latter, it is targeting India first. But the bank has a lot of catching up to do on rivals with similar aspirations.
Indonesia faces need to build a broader investor base

17 May 2010 Stock & exchange, Private equity, Interviews, Nations & economies, Broking, Asset management
Indonesia’s economy is growing strongly, while its equity capital market has enjoyed six-fold returns over the past eight years. But the country’s stock market remains tiny compared to regional neighbours, while issues of corruption continue to dominate the minds of many would-be foreign direct investors. ASIAMONEY speaks with a set of country experts to discuss how the country can best attract more investor interest and bolster the size and liquidity of its capital markets.
Sungard eyes Asia M&A opportunities

13 May 2010 M&A, Cash management, Interviews
The software firm is targeting emerging markets in Asia for growth as it strives to build its presence in the region. Asiamoney.com interviews David Runacres, its head of sales, international distribution, on the firm’s listing plans and coming trends.
KBW launches Asia business to tap financial services

12 May 2010 Investment banking, Interviews, Broking
US boutique investment bank Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) announced the launch of its Asian unit. Senior executives Thomas Michaud and Vasco Moreno tell asiamoney.com about their plans for the region.
E-trading taking off in Asia, says SocGen

16 Apr 2010 Stock & exchange, Interviews
The bank has extended its e-trading service to Malaysia and will add Indonesia in coming weeks as it strives to tap growing regional demand. The bank is positioning itself as Asia plays catch-up with developed markets.
OCBC plots long-term Malaysia growth: David Conner

29 Mar 2010 Cash management, Interviews, Nations & economies, Private banking
In the second section of a two-part interview, Oversea-Chinese Bank Corp. (OCBC) chief executive David Conner discusses integrating ING’s private banking assets, expanding in Malaysia and whether OCBC needs more capital to meet Basel III requirements.
Clariden Leu’s Lee rubbishes quit rumour

29 Mar 2010 Interviews, Market move, Private banking
The Swiss private bank’s Asia CEO, Jimmy Lee, gives short shrift to rumours that he had quit the firm. He says he heavily engaged in building a project that he sees bearing fruit within the next two years.
More Canadian firms to list in HK, says SouthGobi CEO

29 Mar 2010 Stock & exchange, Interviews
Coal producer SouthGobi Energy Resources was the first Canadian company to float shares in Hong Kong in January. President and CEO Alexander Molyneux explains why he chose the city for the listing and why other Canadian firms will follow.
Cultural shifts help OCBC advance: David Conner

26 Mar 2010 Interviews
In the first section of two part interview, David Conner, chief executive of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. (OCBC), tells asiamoney.com about the cultural changes he instituted following his appointment in 2002.
De Guzman aims to double Bank of Singapore assets

26 Mar 2010 Interviews, Private banking
Renato de Guzman, CEO for Bank of Singapore, tells asiamoney.com he wants to double the firm’s asset base and recruit more private bankers to build up its presence in the region and beyond.
Trayport targets Asia e-trading growth

19 Mar 2010 Stock & exchange, Interviews, Energy
The UK-based provider of electronic trading software is positioning for expansion in Asia-Pacific, particularly in the area of carbon emissions trading as legislation in the region catches up with Europe and the US.
Nomura faces uphill climb to reach global goals

18 Mar 2010 M&A, Stock & exchange, Investment banking, Interviews, Bonds
Eighteen months after buying Lehman Brothers’ Asian and European assets, the Japanese bank has witnessed a raft of senior departures. Now it must convince bankers of its business model to step up as an international force.
Julius Baer CIO pinpoints three key topics

11 Mar 2010 Stock & exchange, Interviews, Commodities, Foreign exchange, Private banking
Van Anantha-Nageswaran, Bank Julius Baer's CIO, is advising clients to target Asian currency appreciation, agricultural commodities and Thai equities in 2010. He explains his thinking in an interview with asiamoney.com.
Citi’s Asia trade and treasury chief eyes growth

10 Mar 2010 Cash management, Interviews, Market move
The bank’s new head of Treasury and Trade Solutions for Asia-Pacific, Sridhar Kanthadai, says he is seeing a flurry of requests for proposals as Asian businesses seek to centralize costs. He talks about his new role, his priorities and his outlook for 2010.
New Nomura banking chiefs eye Asia growth

07 Mar 2010 Investment banking, Interviews, Market move
Eighteen months after the Japanese bank bought the regional assets of Lehman Brothers, Colin Banfield and Patrick Schmitz-Morkramer, the joint-heads of investment banking for Asia ex-Japan, outline their strategy and growth ambitions.

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