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HSBC said to near deal to sell Australian loans to Blackstone
Joyce Koh, Sharon Klyne & Manuel Baigorri / BloombergMon, Jul 27, 2026 • 04:48 PM GMT+08 • • 1 min read Blackstone has emerged as the likeliest buyer for the loan book after outbidding other firms. Follow us on Facebook and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates.
Blackstone Unit to Buy HSBC’s Australian Loan Book, AFR Says (1)
’s private credit division is set to buy ’s A$30 billion-plus ($21 billion) Australian loan book, the Australian Financial Review . A sale to Blackstone would mark the firm’s entry to Australia’s home lending market, the AFR said, citing sources familiar with the matter. The assets had drawn interest from KKR & Co., Apollo Global Management Inc. and Cerberus Capital Management LP, after plans to sell the entire business to National Australia Bank Ltd. or Macquarie Group Ltd.
AFR稱捲入醜聞的畢馬威準備裁員數百人並削減合夥人薪酬
【彭博】-- 據《澳大利亞金融評論報》（AFR）報導，畢馬威正準備在澳大利亞裁員數百人，並將合夥人薪酬最多削減20%。此前，畢馬威澳大利亞被指利用客戶機密信息贏得業務，該事件持續發酵。 AFR引述接近該公司的知情人士稱，裁員可能波及整個公司，規模甚至可能超過1000人。報導稱，在公司未來幾周選定永久執行長之前，不會宣布裁員消息。不過，高層管理人員已經在審查客戶訂單，以評估這起醜聞將對業務儲備造成多大衝擊。 AFR引述一名發言人的話報導稱，畢馬威正在評估一系列選項，包括審查其運營模式、成本基礎和員工需求，以確保公司仍有條件應對未來挑戰。這名發言人對AFR表示，目前尚未就具體措施作出決定。 原文標題KPMG Prepares to Cut Staff as Scandal Fallout Hits, AFR Says More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com ©2026 Bloomberg L.P.
KPMG Prepares to Cut Staff as Scandal Fallout Hits, AFR Says Original
KPMG is preparing to cut hundreds of jobs and slash partner pay by up to 20% in Australia amid the fallout from allegations that its local unit used confidential client information to win business, according to a by the Australian Financial Review. The redundancies is likely to spread across the firm and could even surpass 1,000, the AFR said, citing people familiar close to the firm.
SMBC moves beyond traditional lending to spur returns
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) is making headway in deploying its balance sheet more efficiently, as the Japanese lender seeks to improve returns and take profits to new heights, according to a top executive. The unit of Japan’s second-largest banking group is moving beyond traditional lending and utilizing tools such as synthetic risk transfers and loan portfolio sales, SMBC Asia-Pacific Deputy Head Carsten Stoehr said.
Singapore weighs adding gold storage for global central banks
Singapore is considering additional gold storage space to accommodate other central banks’ holdings, as part of a broader push to establish the nation as an international bullion hub. The city state is evaluating potential locations, including a plot of land near Changi Airport, according to people with knowledge of the matter, declining to be named as the discussions are confidential.
Singapore Looks to Become Hub for Hosting Central-Bank Gold
Peter Schiff has a warning that Wall Street is ignoring This is not the economic outlook most investors are expecting Peter Schiff just issued his starkest warning yet. The economist and chairman of Euro …
DBS joins buzzing India equity capital market space with mandate in US$1 bil IPO
Rajesh Mascarenhas & Joyce Koh / BloombergFri, Mar 27, 2026 • 11:44 AM GMT+08 • • 3 min read Investment banks in India earned a record US$417 million in underwriting fees for initial public offerings last year, according to capital markets data provider LSEG. Follow us on Facebook and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates. (March 27): DBS Group Holdings Ltd has entered India’s buoyant equity capital market (ECM), marking a push into one of the world’s busiest venues for share sales.
DBS joins India's buzzing equity capital market space with mandate in US$1 bil IPO
Investment banks in India earned a record US$417 million in underwriting fees for initial public offerings last year, according to capital markets data provider LSEG. (March 27): DBS Group Holdings Ltd has entered India’s buoyant equity capital market (ECM), marking a push into one of the world’s busiest venues for share sales.
英國金融時報稱三井住友正在為可能收購富瑞制定計畫
原文標題SMFG Working on Plans for Possible Jefferies Buyout, FT Says (1) More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com
SMFG Working on Plans for Potential Jefferies Takeover, FT Says Original
is working on plans for a potential takeover of , according to the Financial Times. Japan’s second biggest lender, which has been building up its stake in the Wall Street investment bank, has set up a small team that will be ready to act if Jefferies’ falling share price presents an opportunity, the FT reported, citing unnamed sources. A takeover would have to overcome several obstacles, and any move by SMFG isn’t imminent, the report said.
Histological characterisation of gonadal sex differentiation in Malabar red snapper ( Lutjanus malabaricus ) for aquaculture advancement
1 INTRODUCTION A clear understanding of gonadal differentiation in fish is essential for advancing aquaculture through improved reproductive management and production efficiency. A key strategy widely adopted in commercial aquaculture is the use of monosex populations, which maximizes somatic growth by avoiding the energetic costs of reproductive development. The preferred sex for culture varies by species.
텍사스 목초지에 세운 에릭 트럼프의 ‘비트코인 공장’
에릭 트럼프는 자산 경량화라는 가문의 부동산 비즈니스 공식을 비트코인 채굴에 이식해 10억 달러 규모의 수익을 창출하며, 부친의 정책적 지지 아래 미국을 암호화폐 초강대국으로 만들겠다는 야심을 드러내고 있다. By Ben Weiss And Joyce Koh 추수감사절 직전, 쌀쌀한 어느 월요일 아침, 미국 비밀경호국(Secret Service) 차량 행렬이 텍사스 팬핸들(Panhandle)의 인구 1000명도 안 되는 작은 마을 베가(Vega)를 가로질렀다. 국가적으로 중요한 인물이 플로리다에서 전용기를 타고 날아온 것이었다. 베가 카운티 커미셔너(county commissioner)이자 마을 유일의 식료품점 주인 그리고 지역 신문 편집장인 퀸시 테일러(Quincy Taylor)는 “그분이 마을에 온 건 ‘정말, 정말 조용히’ 진행됐어요”라고 말했다. 그는 “아마 제가 알면 안 됐을 거예요”라고도 했다. 그 VIP는 몇 시간 뒤 침묵을 깼다.
Billionaire doctor in boardroom key to OCBC’s new CEO ambitions
Home News Banking & finance Chanyaporn Chanjaroen, Joyce Koh & Anders Melin / BloombergThu, Feb 05, 2026 • 10:21 AM GMT+08 • • 9 min read OCBC group CEO Tan Teck Long Follow us on Facebook and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates. (Feb 5): As Tan Teck Long takes the helm of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), one of his main challenges may be winning over the billionaire sitting across the boardroom table.
Billionaire Owners Seen Posing Challenge for New OCBC Chief Tan
Photographer: Ore Huiying/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- As Tan Teck Long takes the helm of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., one of his main challenges may be winning over the billionaire sitting across the boardroom table.
DBS is said to hire Sarah Tsao from UBS in senior government role
Joyce Koh and Elffie Chew / BloombergWed, Dec 03, 2025 • 01:56 PM GMT+08 • • 2 min read Tsao will join DBS to cover government-linked corporations in Singapore, encompassing state investors Temasek Holdings Pte, GIC Pte and their subsidiaries, said Bloomberg's sources. Photo: Bloomberg Follow us on Facebook and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates. DBS Group Holdings Ltd. has hired Sarah Tsao from UBS Group AG in a senior role, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
DBS Is Said to Hire Sarah Tsao From UBS in Senior Government Role
COA flagged the Office of the President for failing to collect P14.4 million in foreign travel expenses advanced for other agencies.
Singapore’s NTUC Chair Retires With Regret Over Allianz Debacle
Singapore former minister is retiring from his role as chairman of NTUC Enterprise Co-operative Ltd., and said he takes “ultimate responsibility” for an aborted deal for the firm’s insurance unit. Singapore in October 2024 the proposed S$2.2 billion ($1.7 billion) deal by to buy a majority stake in NTUC Enterprise’s Income Insurance. had complained the sale could lead to higher insurance premiums and betray Income’s mission to help middle- to low-income Singapore workers.
Singapore Ex-Minister Lim Is Said to Retire Soon as NTUC Chair Original
Singapore former minister is poised to retire from his role as chairman of NTUC Enterprise Co-operative Ltd., the parent of , according to people familiar with the matter. Lim’s retirement will be announced internally as soon as this week, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private. The 77-year-old also recently stepped down from his position as chairman of . Lim couldn’t be reached for comment through the firm.
Singapore Ex-Minister Lim Is Said to Retire Soon as NTUC Chair
After the United States-China summit planned for Thursday, President Trump may crow about his deal-making skill. Aides may suggest that he deserves a Nobel Prize for negotiation — but I invite you to roll your eyes. The most important bilateral relationship in the world today is between the United …
Singapore's ex-minister Lim Boon Heng said to retire soon as NTUC Enterprise chair - Bloomberg
Lim has helmed NTUC Enterprise, a holding entity of a range of businesses from childcare to supermarkets, for over a decade. (Oct 30): Singapore's former minister Lim Boon Heng is poised to retire from his role as chairman of NTUC Enterprise Co-operative Ltd, the parent of Income Insurance Ltd, according to people familiar with the matter. Lim’s retirement will be announced internally as soon as this week, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private.
Morgan Stanley Hires BofA’s Tommy Zheng as APAC Industrials Head Original
has hired Tommy Zheng as head of industrials banking in the Asia Pacific region. Zheng will be a managing director within Morgan Stanley’s general industries group in APAC, according to a memo seen by Bloomberg News. He will be based in Hong Kong. The contents of the memo were confirmed by a spokesperson for the bank. Zheng has about 15 years of experience as an investment banker, and was most recently a managing director at ’s investment banking division in Asia, working on industrials deals.
MUFG Seeks $2.6 Billion Shriram Finance Stake, ET Reports (2)
is in advanced talks to purchase a 20% stake in Shriram Finance Ltd. for about $2.6 billion, the Economic Times , citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. Both sides have signed an exclusivity agreement on negotiations, according to the publication. MUFG’s investment will be through a primary issuance via a preferential allotment and will not entail any secondary sale of shares, the Economic Times said.
MUFG Seeks $2.6 Billion Shriram Finance Stake, ET Reports
In Less Than 3 Minutes, Taylor Swift Just Taught a Master Class in How to Handle Criticism The Life of a Showgirl is “flopping” according to a viral Instagram post. What’s the best way to respond when customers, former fans, or anyone else criticizes your work? Taylor Swift just provided a perfect script for what to say. It’s a great example for any entrepreneur, business leader, or …
Jefferies Hires Citigroup’s Top Asia Real Estate Dealmaker Quek
has hired ’s top real estate veteran in Asia as it continues to establish its presence in the region, people with knowledge of the matter said. Quek will join Jefferies as head of real estate, gaming and lodging for Asia, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private. He will also be a managing director and head of Southeast Asia, the people said, adding that Quek will remain in Singapore. Spokespeople for Citigroup and Jefferies declined to comment.
Jefferies Hires Citigroup’s Top Asia Real Estate Dealmaker Quek
has hired ’s top real estate veteran in Asia as it continues to establish its presence in the region, people with knowledge of the matter said. Quek will join Jefferies as head of real estate, gaming and lodging for Asia, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private. He will also be a managing director and head of Southeast Asia, the people said, adding that Quek will remain in Singapore. Spokespeople for Citigroup and Jefferies declined to comment.
Singapore’s Temasek Weighs a Major Overhaul to Improve Returns
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Jefferies Is Said to Tap JPMorgan’s Melly as APAC FIG Deals Head Original
has hired from as Asia-Pacific head of its financial institutions group investment banking franchise, according to people familiar with the matter. Melly will lead work on transactions involving banks, insurers, asset managers and other clients in the region, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private. He will continue to be based in Hong Kong and is due to start his new role as soon as later this year, the people said.
BofA’s Asia Industrials Banker Tommy Zheng Is Said to Leave Bank
Tommy Zheng, a managing director at ’s investment banking division in Asia Pacific, has left the firm, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Zheng worked on industrials deals in Asia and is based in Hong Kong, the people said, asking not to be named as the information isn’t public yet. A representative for BofA declined to comment, while Zheng didn’t respond to a request seeking comment.
Warburg Pincus Singapore Dealmaker Lee Is Said to Leave PE Firm
dealmaker Terence Lee is leaving the US private equity firm, according to people familiar with the situation. Lee, who’s based in Singapore, focused on investments in Southeast Asia, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private.
Nomura bets big on U.S. market rebound with $1.8 billion deal
Nomura Holdings is telling clients to stay invested through the turmoil that has pervaded financial markets during the escalating trade tensions. With its $1.8 billion acquisition of an asset management business, the Japanese brokerage is putting its money where its mouth is.
Nomura Bets Big on US Market Rebound With $1.8 Billion Deal (1)
Nomura Holdings Inc. is telling clients to stay invested through the turmoil that’s pervaded financial markets during the escalating trade tensions. With its $1.8 billion acquisition of an asset management business, the Japanese brokerage is putting its money where its mouth is.
Nomura Bets Big on US Market Rebound With $1.8 Billion Deal
(Bloomberg) -- Nomura Holdings Inc. is telling clients to stay invested through the turmoil that’s pervaded financial markets during the escalating trade tensions. With its $1.8 billion acquisition of an asset management business, the Japanese brokerage is putting its money where its mouth is.
Nomura Bets Big on US Market Rebound With $1.8 Billion Deal
Nomura Holdings Inc. is telling clients to stay invested through the turmoil that’s pervaded financial markets during the escalating trade tensions. With its $1.8 billion acquisition of an asset management business, the Japanese brokerage is putting its money where its mouth is.
Jefferies Moving to Bigger Singapore Office Amid Expansion Push
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is set to move to a larger office space in Singapore, according to people familiar with the matter, in a further signal of the Wall Street firm’s expansion drive in Asia. (Bloomberg) — Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is set to move to a larger office space in Singapore, according to people familiar with the matter, in a further signal of the Wall Street firm’s expansion drive in Asia. The firm will move from UOB Plaza, a building owned by United Overseas Bank Ltd.
Citigroup hiring dealmakers in Japan with fee pool seen reviving
Citigroup is expanding its investment banking team in Japan as the Wall Street firm bets that the country’s deal fee pool will finally rebound after a two-decade slump. Japan was one of the few countries selected by the New York headquarters as key for dealmaking, where the firm wants to make strategic investments including hiring bankers involved with merger advisory and securities underwriting, Masuo Fukuda, head of Citigroup’s investment banking business in Tokyo, said in an interview.
DBS’ Incoming CEO Faces Headwinds, Sees AI as Game Changer (1)
When Barings Bank collapsed in 1995, Tan Su Shan lost her job and was evicted after her Hong Kong landlord thought she might not be able to pay rent. Her long-term boyfriend broke up with her the same week. Two years later, she decided to take a pay cut to join another firm. Tan credits the setbacks with helping to shape her “inner strength” early in a banking career that will soon propel the 57-year-old Singaporean into the industry’s top echelons.
DBS’s First Female CEO Faces Headwinds, Sees AI as Game Changer
Tan Su Shan says earlier setbacks shaped her “inner strength” Singapore bank’s market value has neared record $100 billion When Barings Bank collapsed in 1995, Tan Su Shan lost her job and was evicted after her Hong Kong landlord thought she might not be able to pay rent. Her long-term boyfriend broke up with her the same week. Two years later, she decided to take a pay cut to join another firm.
DBS’ First Female CEO Faces Headwinds, Sees AI as Game Changer
4 hours ago 'I've been betrayed.' Tesla drivers are pushing back on Elon Musk In late February, Culver City resident David Andreone posted a photo of his black Model 3 Tesla on Facebook and Instagram and offered it for sale for $35,000. Though the posts received dozens of comments, no buyers emerged.
UBS ECM Head for India, Southeast Asia Is Said to Join JPMorgan
David Cameron-Smail is set to join JPMorgan in coming months Cheun-Hon Ho, who joined from Credit Suisse, to replace him UBS Group AG’s head of equity capital markets in Southeast Asia and India, David Cameron-Smail, is leaving the firm for JPMorgan Chase & Co., according to a person familiar with the matter.
Singapore Exchange veterans leave amid stock market revival push
By John Cheng and Joyce Koh (Bloomberg) — Several veteran staffers of Singapore Exchange Ltd. are leaving as the bourse tries to revive its flagging equities business, according to people familiar with the matter. Frieda Choong, who runs the team in charge of IPO approvals, and June Sim, who heads listing compliance at the exchange’s regulatory arm, are leaving, according to the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is not public.
Singapore Exchange Veterans Leave Amid Stock Market Revival Push
Several veteran staffers of Singapore Exchange Ltd. are leaving as the bourse tries to revive its flagging equities business, according to people familiar with the matter. Frieda Choong, who runs the team in charge of IPO approvals, and June Sim, who heads listing compliance at the exchange’s regulatory arm, are leaving, according to the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is not public.
Singapore Exchange Veterans Leave Amid Stock Market Revival Push
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Biggest Philippine Fintech Company Is Said to Pick Banks for IPO
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Citigroup Names Raman New Co-Head of Asia ECM as Furtado Exits
Citigroup Inc. appointed Harish Raman to head its equity capital markets business for Asia Pacific, replacing Udhay Furtado who will leave after more than six years with the firm in Hong Kong. Raman, who’s been at Citigroup since 2011, will see his role expanded to include ECM execution, origination and solutions for Asia North, Australia and Asia South, according to a memo seen by Bloomberg News. A spokesperson for the bank confirmed its contents.
Citigroup Names Raman New Co-Head of Asia ECM as Furtado Exits
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Boutique Bank Raine to Shut HK Base, Offers Staff Singapore Move
Raine Group plans to close its Hong Kong office and is offering the staff to relocate to Singapore as the New York-based boutique adviser seeks to consolidate its operations in Asia, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Three Hong Kong staff, including a managing director, have been offered to move, the people said, asking not to be named as the discussions are confidential.
Boutique Bank Raine to Shut HK Base, Offers Staff Singapore Move
(Bloomberg) -- Raine Group plans to close its Hong Kong office and is offering the staff to relocate to Singapore as the New York-based boutique adviser seeks to consolidate its operations in Asia, according to people with knowledge of the matter. • None Kansas City Looks Back on its Long, Costly Ride With Microtransit Three Hong Kong staff, including a managing director, have been offered to move, the people said, asking not to be named as the discussions are confidential.
StanChart Senior Investment Banker Willett Exits After Revamp
(Bloomberg) -- The global head of Standard Chartered Plc’s mergers and acquisitions advisory is leaving after more than a decade with the lender. Tom Willett’s departure comes after the bank revamped its investment banking teams in September, combining its global credit markets business and its mergers and acquisition advisory teams under Henrik Raber.
Macquarie Seeks Japan, India Fund Bets as China Appetite Cools
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