All articles by Satarupa Bhowmik
Satarupa Bhowmik
Citigroup plans 15% increase in Japan investment banking workforce
According to Jan Metzger, Citi’s head of investment banking for Asia Pacific, this initiative aims to boost the bank’s growth in the Asia Pacific region.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges and CMS lead European M&A legal advisers in H1 2025
Weil, Gotshal & Manges topped the deal value with $20.6bn in transactions, while CMS led in deal volume with 130 transactions.
Cathay United Bank, Avaloq team up for onshore private banking in Taiwan
The partnership leverages Avaloq’s core banking technology to enhance operational efficiency and client service.
Atlas acquires RIA firm Central Wealth Management
As agreed, CWM founder Eric Heiting will now lead the wealth management division at Atlas.
Goldman Sachs, PwC lead European M&A advisers in H1 2025
Goldman Sachs led in advisory value with $23.8bn in transactions, while PwC topped in deal volume with 52 transactions.
JPMorgan Chase launches Strategic Financing Solutions unit
This unit will reportedly focus initially on structured private solutions, strategic asset-backed securities, infrastructure finance, merchant banking, and direct lending.
Paul Hastings, AZB & Partners lead M&A legal advisory in APAC for H1 2025
Paul Hastings led in deal value with $23.1bn, while AZB & Partners topped in deal volume with 24 transactions.
Evercore, UBS lead M&A financial advisory in Asia-Pacific for H1 2025
Evercore advised on $11.1bn worth of deals, while UBS advised on 19 transactions.
Kirkland & Ellis leads North American M&A legal Advisers in H1 2025
Kirkland & Ellis achieved its top position by advising on 197 deals worth a total of $161.7bn.
JP Morgan, Houlihan Lokey lead North American M&A advisers in H1 2025
JP Morgan advised on $209.4bn worth of deals, and Houlihan Lokey advised on 93 transactions.