Nomura Hires China Research Head From RBS
Nomura Holdings Inc. has nabbed Royal Bank of Scotland’s PLC’s head of China research and China strategist Wendy Liu.
Malaysia’s CIMB to Meet RBS Morgans
Representatives from Malaysia’s CIMB Group are flying Down Under this week to meet with senior management from Royal Bank of Scotland’s half-owned RBS Morgans, people familiar with the matter told Deal Journal Australia.
RBS Could Spin Off M&A Unit Into Boutique
A plan to spin off Royal Bank of Scotland's global mergers and acquisitions division into a boutique operation, in which the majority state-owned lender may hold a stake, may be finalised by the end of the year, according to a senior executive.
Has the Queen been keeping bad financial company?
Okay, it’s a cliche to call Coutts & Co “HM Bank,” although Her Majesty does indeed bank there.Which makes this instant news:The Financial Services Authority...
RBS Closing Units in Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea
Royal Bank of Scotland PLC will close some businesses in Indonesia, South Korea and Singapore, in a move that will affect some 70 employees.
Shopping in Europe? Be Patient
In the market for some distressed European bank assets? Get in line and be patient.
Sizing Up CIMB in Asian Investment Banking
As Malaysia’s CIMB Group embarks upon a journey it hopes to finish as a major regional investment bank, Deal Journal is taking a look at its track record to size up its chances.
Could CIMB/RBS go the Way of Nomura/Lehman?
An ambitious Asian bank buys a struggling Western bank and runs into trouble later as bankers depart in droves – sound familiar?
RBS Australia Pledges Allegiance to CIMB
Key RBS Australian executives have welcomed their part in the creation of an investment bank that ranks in the top ten for M&A, ECM and cash equities in Asia excluding Japan.
RBS Nears Sale of Asian Assets to Malaysian Bank
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC is close to a preliminary agreement on the sale of Asian assets to Malaysia’s CIMB Group Holdings Bhd., people familiar with the matter said.
RBS to Close Aussie FICC Trading Business
Royal Bank of Scotland is downsizing its Australian operations by closing its fixed income, commodity and currency, or FICC, trading business which will directly impact 80 staff.
Snap news
Breaking pre-market news on Thursday,- RBS posts £2bn loss, pays £390m in bonuses – statement. - Credit Agricole reports €3bn net loss, says does not foresee Greece...
