Investment banking: Nomura makes its case

Asia investment bank head outlines strategy; Australia first in local build-out plan

Patrick Schmitz-Morkramer, Nomura

“We are building out as a global franchise, whereas many investment banks in Australia offer limited connectivity”

Patrick Schmitz-Morkramer, Nomura

Nomura is making progress in building its Asia franchise despite a run of high-profile departures, according to new regional investment banking head Patrick Schmitz-Morkramer. Senior staff to have left the firm in recent months include Colin Banfield, co-head of investment banking Asia ex-Japan; Siggi Thorkelsson, head of Asia equities; Thomas Siegmund, co-head of fixed income for Asia ex-Japan; and Jane Wang, vice-chairman, China investment banking.

Access intelligence that drives action

To unlock this research, enter your email to log in or enquire about access