Global banks bolster Japan debt teams as bond issuance booms

What happened: Global banks are expanding debt capital market teams in Japan, hiring and relocating staff to capture a fundraising boom driven by mergers, acquisitions, and AI capital. Why it matters: The hiring moves show firms are competing for debt underwriting business in Japan. UBS named its first dedicated DCM head in four years, signaling stepped-up focus on the market.

Global banks are expanding debt capital market teams in Japan, hiring and relocating staff to capture a fundraising boom driven by mergers, acquisitions, and AI capital.

The hiring moves show firms are competing for debt underwriting business in Japan. UBS named its first dedicated DCM head in four years, signaling stepped-up focus on the market.