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Q&A: Wendy Cheong, Apac regional head, Moody's Ratings

On the ratings agency's 40th anniversary in the region, Singapore-based Cheong explained how transition finance and data centres are key growth areas, how the ratings agency is adopting AI, and the lessons learned from several financial crises.

October 03, 2025

Citi names Lee Lung-Nien as Singapore country officer, banking head

The Singaporean Citi veteran has over three decades of experience at the US bank and replaces Tibor Pandi.

September 15, 2025

Societe Generale appoints Singapore, SEA country head

Alvaro Huete has been with the French bank for 28 years and is relocating from Paris to Singapore.

September 08, 2025

Cooley adds Singapore emerging companies, venture capital partner

David He, who has global experience across M&A, private equity and restructurings, joined from Gunderson Dettmer at the beginning of September.

September 04, 2025

Citi hires Kaustubh Kulkarni from JP Morgan for Asia investment banking role

Kulkarni is set to join Citi in December in Singapore to become co-head, Citi investment banking for Japan, Asia North, Australia, and Asia South, serving alongside Jan Metzger.

September 03, 2025

SMBC appoints Apac capital markets head

Joy Kwek joins from Morgan Stanley and is tasked with leading synergies between SMBC and SMBC Nikko, strengthening their capital markets and structured solutions offering.

August 04, 2025

Chocolate Finance secures $15m funding, eyes Q1 2026 Hong Kong launch

The Series A+ round was led by Nikko Asset Management, with support from Peak XV, Prosus, Saison Capital, and founder Walter de Oude; the Singapore-headquartered firm has also been granted a licence for Hong Kong.

July 25, 2025

Trading and investment firm eToro activates MAS licence

As the Israeli firm expands into Apac, Singapore retail investors can access stocks from over 20 global stock exchanges, ETFs, and derivatives, on eToro’s social investing platform.

July 16, 2025

Trowers & Hamlins hires Singapore banking and finance partner

Chuan How Tan has joined the international law firm, which is expanding in Asean, from DFDL Singapore.

July 15, 2025

Natixis CIB adds senior energy and healthcare bankers in Apac expansion

French investment bank Natixis CIB has appointed Thaddeus Tien and Omkar Joshi to strengthen its Asia M&A push, with both starting in June.

July 10, 2025