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  • Maybank Kim Eng’s Hong Kong arm is eyeing opportunities in Greater China to push it closer towards its ambitions. John Fei, CEO for Hong Kong and China, told GlobalCapital Asia that the firm is not only looking to break into the ranks of the city’s top 15 investment banks but also wants to be among the top 20 brokerages.
  • Nomura has cut up to 30 jobs in its Asia ex-Japan equities unit amid a wider shake up in its overseas operations, with personnel leaving across cash equity, research and equity syndicate.
  • A lack of high quality M&A talent, and the need for a quick fix, is driving a new wave of recruitment by big banks, writes David Rothnie.
  • The Financial Conduct Authority’s study of competition in investment banking has found no need for action over competition in the primary debt markets, in contrast to equities (see separate story). However, the regulator said it will closely monitor the use of reciprocity to award mandates, particularly in covered bonds.
  • Nomura plans to close most of its equity operations in Europe, shutting down origination, research, sales and equity derivatives, though it will keep a sales force focused on bringing Asian products to European clients.
  • JP Morgan announced a recommitment to fixed income, an area where many rivals are retrenching, in its annual letter to shareholders.