Bank of America hires Goldman Sachs banker to lead Asia ex-China FIG and APAC insurance IB
Sep 17, 2026, 6:34 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Strategic leadership hire from a top competitor may improve client coverage and dealflow in a high-growth region, potentially translating into higher advisory/underwriting fees over time; however, effects are uncertain and depend on execution and market conditions.
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Bank of America appointed Srijith Nair from Goldman Sachs to head Asia ex-China financial institutions group investment banking and APAC insurance investment banking. The move aims to deepen BAC's client coverage and deal-flow in a high-growth APAC market, potentially lifting advisory and underwriting revenue over the next 12-24 months.
Bank of America hires Srijith Nair from Goldman Sachs.
Nair to head Asia ex-China FIG IB and APAC insurance IB.
Announcement via internal memo; Reuters reports Thursday timing.
Role focuses on FIG IB and insurance IB across APAC regions.
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