Royal Bank of Scotland is bringing back an old Asia hand as it sets out to grow its investment banking presence in the region. Almost four years after he left Hong Kong to take on a global role based in London, Matthew Kirkby is returning to become head of global banking for Asia-Pacific.
His new job will put him in charge of investment banking, including MA and corporate finance advisory equity and debt capital markets origination and treasury and investor products in Asia-Pacific. He will also remain global head of corporate finance.
“RBS is deeply committed to building our growing Asia-Pacific investment banking business, and Matthew’s appointment will help us maximise revenues by increasing...