Investment Banking

Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced new senior management appointments in its Global Markets, Asia ex-Japan, and EMEA businesses. All appointments are subject to local regulatory approval.

Since 2010 Deutsche Bank AG’s annual pretax profits have fallen significantly, although 2014 saw something of a recovery. This largely reflects the weaker performance of the investment bank, which has been troubled by unfavorable markets, legal charges and noncore costs.

Nomura, Asia’s global investment bank, confirms that Tony Volpon, Managing Director and Head of Emerging Markets Research for the Americas, will join the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) as Deputy-Governor in charge of International Affairs.

PrimeRevenue, Inc., the global leader in SaaS-based working capital finance solutions, announced today the successful completion of an $80 million financing round co-led by BBH Capital Partners (BBHCP), a private equity firm sponsored by Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. and Battery Ventures, a global investment firm.

ING Group intends to issue securities that qualify as Additional Tier 1 capital under CRD IV / CRR. The intended issuance is expected to further strengthen ING’s capital base.