Citic Securities leads Asia-Pacific investment banking fees with strong IPOs in mainland China and Hong Kong

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Citic Securities led Asia-Pacific investment banking fees in Q1 2026, driven by a surge in IPOs in mainland China and Hong Kong. Total regional fees fell 5% year-on-year to $5.3 billion, as strong equity capital markets activity, particularly in tech and healthcare, offset declines in debt and M&A. Citic earned $340.6 million, securing a 6.4% market share, while BofA Securities led M&A advisory.


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