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BarCap bulks up Asia equity research team

01 Sep 2010 Broking, Market move
The UK investment bank announced six appointments to its regional equity research team, as it aims to expand in the equities market in Asia.
HSBC hires six in renewed enthusiasm for equities

25 Aug 2010 Broking, Market move
The UK bank has hired six people into different Asian markets to bolster its cash equities coverage. It is part of HSBC's latest drive to build its regional equities capabilities, following several failed attempts before.
Banks go for broke in cash equities expansion frenzy

17 Aug 2010 Broking, Market move
Asia has witnessed a year of frenzied hiring from many investment banks and brokers, but underlying markets are having a woeful year. It paints a bleak picture for revenues.
Japan’s derivatives market tipped to expand

11 Aug 2010 Structured products, Broking
The introduction of the Arrowhead trading platform and the planned consolidation of the country’s exchanges should make the country’s derivatives market more competitive against regional counterparts, according to brokerage firm Newedge Group.
Goldman hires top commodities analyst from Deutsche

11 Aug 2010 Investment banking, Broking, Market move
The US investment bank has appointed Julian Zhu as a managing director for commodities equity research. He is set to join after a period of gardening leave, and fills a post left vacant when Song Shen left the bank in March.
CLSA sees full renminbi convertibility in five years

11 Aug 2010 Nations & economies, Foreign exchange, Broking
Amar Gill, head of thematic research at the Asia brokerage believes the country could make its currency fully convertible in five years time, leading Hong Kong to peg the Hong Kong dollar to the renminbi.
Nomura adds five equity analysts in Australia

07 Aug 2010 Broking, Market move
The Japanese bank has moved to further strengthen its impressive regional equity research business by adding five new analysts in Sydney. The appointments reflect the bank’s ambition to become a top-notch broker in Australia.
Banks face shortage of available talent in Asia

07 Aug 2010 Investment banking, Broking, Market move
Regional banks are finding it increasingly challenging to fill the increase in job vacancies because of a lack of available candidates and intensifying competition to hire top talent, according to eFinancialCareers.
Citi hires first equities staff for Indonesia

04 Aug 2010 Broking, Market move
The US bank has appointed Hasan Ukim as head of equities sales and Santy Tandiana as a salesperson for its equity broking operations in Indonesia. The appointments follow Citi receiving a licence to operate in the country last month.
Citi hires Smith to run Asia electronic execution product

03 Aug 2010 Stock & exchange, Broking, Market move
The US bank has snatched Ian Smith from Credit Suisse to be its head of electronic execution product for Asia Pacific. The bank is keen to improve in this area and is targeting a top-three position in the region within a year.
Credit Suisse names head of prime services in Japan

02 Aug 2010 Broking, Market move
The bank has internally appointed Myo Schollum to bolster its sales and marketing activities in Tokyo. He was previously Credit Suisse’s head of prime services coverage in Singapore, a role now taken up by Joseph Leckie.
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.
Asia investors dipping into dark pools, says Liquidnet

28 Jul 2010 Stock & exchange, Broking
Dark pool provider Liquidnet enjoyed a surge in trading volumes in Asia during the first half. The company says Asian investors are become increasingly comfortable with using alternative trading venues as they lose their stigma.
Jefferies grabs senior CLSA equities duo in Asia push

26 Jul 2010 Broking, Market move
The upstart US investment bank is on a regional build-out, and has begun by hiring Michael Alexander, CLSA's global head of equity sales and trading, and Chris Schutte, its head of hedge fund sales.
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.
Stanchart hires Simon Brookhouse to head global equities

12 Jul 2010 Broking, Market move
The emerging markets-focused bank has hired the veteran banker to run both the cash and derivatives parts of its equities business from Hong Kong. He joins from boutique UK investment bank Execution Noble.
StanChart hires Welch to head cash equities sales

09 Jul 2010 Broking, Market wrap
The UK bank announced the appointment of Tom Welch as its new global head of cash equities sales. He joins from Deutsche Bank and will be based in Hong Kong.
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.
Opinion: Iron ore swaps offer a unique opportunity

09 Jul 2010 Editorial, Commodities, Broking
Regional demand for iron ore swaps is on the rise, leaving banks and brokers with no time to waste if they want to build their expertise and become market leaders.
Daiwa underpins Asia ambitions with KBC acquisition

05 Jul 2010 Structured products, Bonds, Broking
The Japanese bank has acquired the global convertible bonds and Asian equity derivatives businesses of Belgium’s KBC Group. The acquisition underlines its desire to build a genuinely capable business in the region.
Dark pools to greatly deepen in Asia, says Nomura

29 Jun 2010 Broking
Robert Laible, head of Asia-Pacific electronic trading services at the Japanese investment bank believes that alternative crossing networks, or dark pools, will grow exponentially in the region as regulation catches up with the US and Europe.
Daiwa poised to appoint Deutsche equity sales trio

25 Jun 2010 Stock & exchange, Investment banking, Broking, Market move
Daiwa Capital Markets is set to reveal the appointment of three Deutsche Bank veterans to its Asia ex-Japan equity sales team. Ravi Narain, Ricky Lo and May Tsang are expected to be unveiled at the Japanese bank next week.
BarCap focuses on equity derivatives e-trading

21 Jun 2010 Stock & exchange, Structured products, Broking
UK investment bank Barclays Capital has launched its new COMET electronic trading platform in Asia in a bid to capture higher volumes of equity derivative and structured product trades and improve efficiency.
ETFs will expand in Asia, says Russell Investments

18 Jun 2010 Stock & exchange, Broking, Asset management
Index providers see rising opportunities in Asia as local investors increasingly seek exposure to stocks outside their home markets. Russell Investments believes it could lead to more exchange-traded funds.
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.
Asia investment banking fees hit half-year record

15 Jun 2010 M&A, Stock & exchange, Investment banking, Broking
Investment banking revenues earned in Asia have hit a record for the first half of the year two weeks before the end of June. The strong figures are a reflection of robust equity and debt issuance as well as cross-border mergers and acquisitions earlier in the year.
RBS identifies beneficiaries of China wage hikes

14 Jun 2010 Broking
Wendy Liu, head of China research at the Royal Bank of Scotland, has identified the main winners and losers of expected wage hikes for labourers in China in light of recent controversies and strikes at factories on the mainland.
Nomura tips Japanese stocks to outperform in 2010

10 Jun 2010 Broking
The investment bank predicts that undervalued Japanese stocks will outperform global equities as the country becomes the only major economy to continue easing monetary policy.
Buy emerging shares amid volatility, says AMP

10 Jun 2010 Broking, Asset management
Investors should look at markets with lower debt and better demographics as an increasingly volatile macro environment means lower gains in traditional markets, says the fund management company.
SocGen trebles Asia research with Japaninvest alliance

09 Jun 2010 Stock & exchange, Broking, Market move
French bank Société Générale has teamed up with Japaninvest Group in a trading and research alliance that effectively trebles the size of its regional research team to 25 analysts.
BoA-Merrill loses one senior sales trader, gains another

08 Jun 2010 Investment banking, Broking, Market move
Well-regarded sales trader Carter Ting has quit as a managing director of Bank of America-Merrill Lynch’s Hong Kong and China team, asiamoney.com can exclusively reveal. Separately, the US firm has hired Rebecca Fu as a sales trader from Knight Capital.
Best domestic bank awards: Thailand

07 Jun 2010 Stock & exchange, Bonds, Broking, Polls & awards
ASIAMONEY is pleased to announce the results of our best domestic bank awards for Thailand. Kasikornbank impresses for its concentration on small and medium enterprises amid volatile markets, Tisco Securities impresses with its quality of research, and Siam Commercial Bank stands out for strong debt coverage.
Best domestic bank awards: South Korea

04 Jun 2010 Stock & exchange, Bonds, Broking
ASIAMONEY is pleased to announce the winners of our best domestic bank awards for South Korea. Shinhan Financial Group continues to gain the plaudits of market observers for its consistency, Samsung Securities' international aspirations also wins it admirers, and Woori Investment & Securities' bond issuance strength ensure it gets out best debt award.
Best domestic bank awards: Japan

03 Jun 2010 Stock & exchange, Bonds, Broking, Polls & awards
ASIAMONEY is pleased to announced the best domestic bank award winners for Japan. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. just about stands out in a very weak field of local institutions. Nomura has no such difficulties in equity, easily rising above its rivals, while Mizuho Financial Group beats out stiff competition from the investment bank in debt.
Best domestic bank awards: Pakistan

03 Jun 2010 Stock & exchange, Bonds, Broking
ASIAMONEY is please to announce the winners of the best domestic bank awards for Pakistan. Allied Bank overcomes more traditional winners with its foresight to take the best local bank trophy. KASB retains its grip on the best equity house award, and InvestCap impresses for its experience in bonds sales and trading.
A week in Asia's business news

03 Jun 2010 M&A, Stock & exchange, Energy, Broking, Market wrap
Japan’s prime minister resigns as his popularity plummets, UK insurer Prudential walks away from bid for AIA, Standard Chartered completes offering of Indian Depositary Receipts in Mumbai, and Etisalat looks to buy a major stake in Reliance Telecommunications.
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.
Best domestic bank awards: China

02 Jun 2010 Stock & exchange, Bonds, Broking, Polls & awards
ASIAMONEY is pleased to announce the winners of our best domestic bank awards for China. China Merchants Bank takes the best bank prize due to its unique strategy and risk management, while CICC's equity strength win it our award in that sector and Citic Securities takes the best debt house gong for its diversity of clientele.
Best domestic bank awards: Singapore

02 Jun 2010 Stock & exchange, Bonds, Broking, Polls & awards
ASIAMONEY is pleased to announce the winners of the best domestic bank awards for Singapore. OCBC seizes the limelight for its growth into new lending areas and acquisition of ING's private bank assets, while DBS wins our other two awards for impressive equity and debt franchises.
Best domestic bank awards: Indonesia

01 Jun 2010 Stock & exchange, Bonds, Broking, Polls & awards
ASIAMONEY is please to announce the best domestic bank award winners for Indonesia. Bank Mandiri's fine performance is a fitting legacy for departed head Agus Martowardojo, while Danareksa Sekuritas maintains a strong equities trading presence and Bahana Securities impresses with its debt capabilities.
J.P. Morgan’s hedge fund services head eyes growth

01 Jun 2010 Cash management, Broking, Market move
The US bank is striving to build its hedge fund services business in Asia-Pacific to cater to rising demand among increasingly sophisticated funds. Its newly-appointed head for the region says that more hires are on the way.
Best domestic bank awards: Philippines

01 Jun 2010 Stock & exchange, Bonds, Broking
ASIAMONEY is please to announce the winners of our best domestic bank awards for the Philippines. Metrobank's willingness to strengthen its balance sheet ensures that it narrowly beats BDO for best bank, but BDO Capital & Investment Corp. takes the gongs for best equity and debt house, respectively.
Best domestic bank awards: Australia

27 May 2010 Stock & exchange, Bonds, Broking, Polls & awards
ASIAMONEY begins its annual awards period to recognise the best domestic banks, equity houses and debt houses in each major market in Asia-Pacific. We start with our Australia winners.
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.
Credit Suisse hires regional prime consulting head

24 May 2010 Hedge funds, Broking
The Swiss bank has hired Vasundhara Pradeep as head of prime consulting for Asia Pacific as it tries to seize a larger piece of the prime broking pie in the region.
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.
HKEx aims to be derivatives giant in Asia: Charles Li

13 May 2010 Stock & exchange, Broking
The chief executive of Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing (HKEx) says the stock exchange operator wants to become the leading market for derivatives in Asia ahead of the internationalisation of China’s renminbi.
HK market regulator wary of electronic trading

13 May 2010 Stock & exchange, Broking
The plunge in US stock markets last week caused by electronic trading platforms proves that Hong Kong should be cautious in embracing technological advances too quickly, warns Securities and Futures Commission chief executive Martin Wheatley.
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.
Asia’s dark pools set to deepen, predicts BlocSec

12 May 2010 Stock & exchange, Broking
A series of firms have launched dark pools of liquidity in Asia since January to take advantage of the relative lack of alternative crossing networks. BlocSec’s Christian Chan tells asiamoney.com why dark pools are set to grow in Asia.
Nomura unveils dark pool plans in Hong Kong

06 May 2010 Stock & exchange, Broking
The Japanese bank has announced plans to launch a dark pool facility in Hong Kong at the end of this month after receiving regulatory approval. It is seeking to tap into rising use of alternative crossing networks in Asia.
CLSA says it will remain independent after Citic tie-up

04 May 2010 M&A, Broking
The respected Asian brokerage has stressed that a planned joint-venture with Citic Securities that was announced yesterday will not affect the quality and independence of its research or management.
Opinion: is CLSA right to forego cherished autonomy?

30 Apr 2010 M&A, Editorial, Broking
CLSA’s reported willingness to tie up with Citic Securities reveal that the brokerage values further access to Chinese investors more than its long-cherished independence. It is a gamble that could backfire.
Sun Hung Kai eyes China investment banking

26 Apr 2010 M&A, Stock & exchange, Investment banking, Broking
Sun Hung Kai is selling a 19% stake to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners to raise up to US$275 million. It is striving to build its investment banking platform in China, executive chairman Lee Seng Huang told asiamoney.com.
HSBC highlights attraction of H-shares

23 Apr 2010 Stock & exchange, Foreign exchange, Broking, Asset management
HSBC Global Asset Management is urging investors to consider H-shares, saying they still offer an attractive discount to their A-share counterparts and should also gain from any rises in the renminbi.
Algo-trading is a strategic focus, says Nomura

20 Apr 2010 Stock & exchange, Broking
The bank has upgraded its algorithmic trading platform in Asia as it tries to keep pace with technology's advance in the region. It is also seeking approval from authorities to launch its own dark pool venue in Hong Kong.
Deutsche Bank veteran Ravi Narain resigns

25 Mar 2010 Broking
The long-serving managing director for institutional equity sales for Asia ex-Japan at Deutsche Bank has quit, asiamoney.com can reveal. He is believed to be heading to Daiwa Securities.
Goldman reshuffles regional ECM team

19 Mar 2010 Stock & exchange, Investment banking, Broking, Market move
The bank makes three appointments in its Asia ECM team. Thomas Deng becomes head of China ECM, Will Smiley is made co-head of ECM syndicate in Hong Kong and Hayden Stockdale will relocate to Hong Kong to focus on natural resources.
SocGen hires equity strategist in Asia build-out

04 Mar 2010 Stock & exchange, Broking, Market move
Société Générale has named Todd Martin as Asia-Pacific equity strategist, based in Hong Kong. He was most recently head of alternative trading strategies at CLSA. It is part of a drive to develop its global equity and flow franchise in Asia-Pacific.
Investors alerted to 27 great brands of tomorrow

26 Feb 2010 Stock & exchange, Broking
Credit Suisse researchers have identified brand stocks across sectors and geographies that they believe will outperform the market over the next three-to-five years, and Asia-Pacific names feature prominently on their list.
Headhunters Poll 2010: full results revealed

25 Feb 2010 M&A, Stock & exchange, Hedge funds, Private equity, Structured products, Investment banking, Bonds, Broking, Polls & awards, Private banking
Asiamoney’s Headhunters Poll 2010 saw some familiar favourites interspersed with new faces rising to the top. We reveal the top recruiters of the past year as voted for by poll respondents, and consider the prospects for 2010.
India market corrections are a buy, says Nomura

23 Feb 2010 Stock & exchange, Nations & economies, Broking
Rising inflation and monetary tightening in India will likely lead to declines in the stock market. However, Nomura says this is a buying opportunity as a more normal fiscal environment is a long-term positive for financial markets.
BarCap names O’Sullivan as head of equity research

22 Feb 2010 Stock & exchange, Investment banking, Broking, Market move
The investment bank has appointed Stephen O’Sullivan as head of equity research for non-Japan Asia, based in Hong Kong. He joins from Macquarie Securities in a move that first reported by asiamoney.com back in November.
Asia ready for dark pools plunge, says Chi-East CEO

09 Feb 2010 Stock & exchange, Broking
The region is primed for alternative crossing networks for investors, says Ned Phillips, the new CEO of Chi-East, the joint venture dark pool between Singapore Exchange and Chi-X Global.
Nomura names co-head of Asia bank research

27 Jan 2010 Stock & exchange, Broking, Market move
The Japanese bank Nomura has appointed Lucy Feng as managing director and co-head of regional bank research for Asia ex-Japan. She joins from Deutsche Bank, where she worked in a similar role.
Credit Suisse bolsters Asia-Pacific fixed income business

06 Jan 2010 Bonds, Broking, Market move
The bank makes two senior appointments in Hong Kong, re-hiring Atsushi Mizuno from Bank of Japan and relocating Bunt Ghosh from London. It is striving to grow its fixed income teams in the region by over 20% in 2010.
Macquarie Securities names new faces in bold India bet

04 Jan 2010 Broking, Market move
The equities broking arm of Macquarie Group has announced three senior equity sales and research appointments in Mumbai as it takes a bullish view on the nation’s economy and strives to boost its local footprint.

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