All articles by Shubhendu Vimal

Shubhendu Vimal

Amundi appoints new leaders across real assets and distribution units

The asset manager said that all changes took effect on 1 January 2026.

First Financial completes all-stock acquisition of BankFinancial

The deal marks First Financial’s foray into retail, consumer-focused banking in Chicago.

Wealth Enhancement expands with addition of Ascent Private Wealth

Ascent manages over $240m in client assets and has a team of two advisers and one support staff.

Harris Evans launches new US wealth manager Coin and Seed

The firm has partnered with Thoroughbred Financial, which acts as an Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction (OSJ), and with Osaic.

Barclays names Hiroshi Minoura investment banking chair in Japan

In his new role, Minoura will provide senior-level direction for Barclays’ investment banking activities in Japan.

Japan M&A boom drives Citigroup and Daiwa hiring push – report

Citigroup intends to lift headcount in its Japan investment banking unit by around 30% by the first half of 2026.