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Opinion

AT1s rallied on news that UBS will redeem a key deal in January. But with refinancing costs higher than coupon re-sets, the pressure now passes to other big banks.

Peter Lee, December 14, 2022

Opinion

Macaskill on markets: Blackstone and the liquidity paradox

The gating of Blackstone’s $69 billion private real estate fund Breit highlights the risks in semi-liquid investment vehicles, even ones that perform strongly. Pitching US private market exposure to European and Asian retail investors may be slowed by the setback.

Jon Macaskill, December 13, 2022

Opinion

Teh’s passing marks end of a Malaysian era

The death of Teh Hong Piow, the founder of Malaysia’s Public Bank, marks the end of a distinguished banking life.

December 13, 2022

Opinion

UK financial-sector regulation: Just don’t call it Big Bang 2.0

The UK government has launched a sprawling range of measures to reform the country’s financial sector and markets. But the moves were mostly already under way – it is really all about the optics.

Mark Baker, December 13, 2022

CAPITAL MARKETS

Brazilian bankers look to international buyers to drive demand

Local flows to fixed income and equity redemptions limit ECM liquidity.

Rob Dwyer, December 12, 2022

BANKING

Grupo Mexico in pole position for Citibanamex

Restrictions on redundancies force out larger banks in Mexico from bidding for business.

Rob Dwyer, December 12, 2022

Fintech

What went wrong with the ASX blockchain landmark?

The Australian Securities Exchange took a leap of faith in commissioning Digital Asset to build a blockchain replacement for its clearing and settlement engine five years ago – perhaps too big a leap. Here, Digital Asset’s CEO explains what went wrong and what was learned.

Chris Wright, December 12, 2022

South Asia

Soumya Rajan, India’s private banking free radical

When Soumya Rajan left Standard Chartered to form Waterfield Advisors in 2011, her aim was to create India’s best elite-level wealth management firm. Nearly ten years and $4 billion in AUM later, she may well have done just that.

Elliot Wilson, October 30, 2020

Southeast Asia

Is it Asean’s time to shine? Private bankers think so

Southeast Asia has been overlooked by private bankers chasing big wins in China. But bankers say the scales are starting to tip in favour of the Asean region.

Elliot Wilson, October 30, 2020

CAPITAL MARKETS

After a banner year for Middle East IPOs, VC is the big opportunity

Noor Sweid, founder of Global Ventures – a young Dubai-based venture capital fund with $200 million of AuM – sees company founders with great businesses starved of finance.

Peter Lee, December 09, 2022

Opinion

Saxo’s outrageous predictions for 2023 are deadly serious

While there are some entertaining items – one country banning meat, the UK voting to UnBrexit – Saxo sees recession failing to halt inflation with the world economy on a war footing.

December 09, 2022

Opinion

France takes a hot-and-cold approach to ESG banking regulation

On December 1, EU member states agreed on a general approach for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The final text shields banks from their full responsibility to prevent environmental harm, thanks in part to France’s post-Brexit ambitions.

December 08, 2022

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