Finance Asia

One-sided globalisation and a lack of investment opportunities for foreign capital make the Japanese economy vulnerable to a downturn.

More institutions in Asia are finding value in buying funds of hedge funds with principal protected wrappers.

A roundup of the latest syndicated loan market news.

Sanjay Nayar joins KKR to build an India business for the financial sponsor after 23 years with Citi. He will be succeeded by one of the bank's top names in Russia.

Barclays’ shareholders lap up $754 million worth of reserve capital instruments, but the outcome of a forthcoming vote on the investment by Abu Dhabi- and Qatar-based investors is still unclear.

A bland press conference by Nomura CEO Kenichi Watanabe fails to allay doubts.

An increase in private funding through the debt markets hinges on the development of a “credit culture” with solid due diligence, continual oversight and regular disclosure.

The bank promotes four senior transaction banking staff in Asia, as the business continues to generate solid revenues.

The legal services provider appoints Martin David to run the Singapore office and head the finance and projects group in Asia.

The US bank exercises an option to increase its ownership in China Construction Bank to 19.1%, potentially with a view to booking some profit on its earlier investment.