All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Mitsui Sumitomo acquires 12.5% stake in W. R. Berkley 

This move follows the Japanese company’s agreements with the Berkley Family, which includes a company and trusts owned by Berkley family members.  

Bank of Singapore to intensify investment in hiring and technology- report

The bank’s number of relationship managers has increased to 500 now, up from approximately 400 in 2023.

Morgan Stanley fined €101m by Dutch prosecutors for evading dividend tax

The financial group has agreed to pay a €101m fine as part of a plea agreement.

Julius Baer AUM reaches $643.4bn for 10M 2025  

The rise reflects net new money inflows of SFr11.7bn since the start of the year. 

HSBC Swiss private bank increases staff pay amid executive exits-report

HSBC’s Swiss arm has raised pay for some staff, including relationship managers, to discourage departures.

Mizuho seeks to expand investment banking business in India: report  

The Japanese bank has set a target to become the leading investment bank in Asia within five years.  

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to take 18% stake in MassMutual’s Barings for $1.4bn  

After the sale, MassMutual will continue to hold a majority position in Barings, maintaining an 82% stake and full governance control.  

The Mather Group partners with Napa Wealth Management

This partnership strengthens TMG’s presence in Northern California and expands its ability to serve business owners and families.

Deutsche Bank’s DWS to acquire 40% stake in Nippon Life India unit 

DWS and Nippon Life India Asset Management will jointly introduce passive investment products in both the Indian market and for UCITS investors.  

Mashreq and DIFC to advance digital banking and wealth services 

The MoU will focus on rolling out digital onboarding and banking solutions for clients operating within DIFC.