All articles by Kuldeep Jha

Kuldeep Jha

Bain Capital closes $10.5bn Asia fund above target

Bain Capital’s Asia private equity business operates through an integrated regional platform covering Japan, India, China, Australia and Korea.

UK finfluencer content is mostly “low quality”, research warns

Only 8% to 9% of posts stated the creator’s relevant expertise. Just 12% to 13% included disclosures or disclaimers.

Citadel denies report linking Hong Kong staff moves to data security

In a statement to Private Banker International, the firm said it continues to recruit quantitative researchers in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Kevin Warsh confirmed as next Federal Reserve chair

Warsh is no stranger to the US central bank, having served on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011.

HSBC hosts private talks with UK banks over climate-risk disclosures

Representatives from HSBC, Barclays, Santander, NatWest and Lloyds gathered at HSBC’s Canary Wharf offices last week, according to the FT.

Citi changes referral pay for bankers and wealth advisers

In the memo, the bank said it was introducing “partnership awards” across its banking and wealth management operations to reward “meaningful cross-business collaboration”.

SBI, State Street plan Japan fund venture with low-fee focus

SBI is expected to hold a majority stake in the venture and will be responsible for operations, management and sales.

Lazard agrees $575m Campbell Lutyens acquisition to form private capital arm

The acquisition will lead to the creation of a new private capital advisory division called Lazard CL, which will become Lazard’s third global business.

Deutsche Bank private bank lifts first quarter profit as inflows accelerate

At group level, the German banking giant reported net revenues of €8.67bn, up 2% year-on-year.

Banks outpace regulators on AI adoption, report finds

Over 80% of financial firms now use AI, whereas regulators remain in the early stages of adoption.