STOCK TITAN

SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. Debt Capital Markets Team Hires Senior Level Bankers; Amanda Boggs and Kashif M. Malik Join as Managing Directors

Rhea-AI Impact
(Low)
Rhea-AI Sentiment
(Neutral)
Tags
management
Rhea-AI Summary

SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. has appointed Amanda Boggs and Kashif M. Malik as Managing Directors in Debt Capital Markets. With extensive backgrounds in the Power and Energy sectors, they will enhance the firm's client service and business growth. Amanda joins from Citigroup after 21 years, while Kashif arrives from Credit Suisse after 12 years. Their expertise is expected to significantly uplift the firm's offerings and strengthen client relationships, contributing to sustained growth.

Positive
  • Appointment of Amanda Boggs and Kashif M. Malik as Managing Directors enhances leadership in Debt Capital Markets.
  • Both appointees bring extensive experience from reputable firms, expected to strengthen client relationships.
  • Focus on Power and Energy sectors aligns with market demand, potentially increasing business opportunities.
Negative
  • None.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., a member of SMBC Group, today announced that Amanda Boggs and Kashif M. Malik have joined the firm as Managing Directors, Debt Capital Markets. They will work closely with and help lead the firm’s debt capital markets business, providing their expertise in respective sectors to drive further business and client growth. Amanda and Kashif are both based in New York.

“We are very excited to welcome Amanda and Kashif to our Debt Capital Markets team,” said Scott Ashby. “Their strong expertise and client relationships, on a global scale, in the Power and Energy sectors, will help significantly uplift our franchise and add significant value to our existing and new clients. Amanda and Kashif will help support the sustained growth of this business and will be responsible for further enhancing and sharpening the execution of our strategy and delivery for global corporate clients.”

Amanda joins SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. from Citigroup, where she spent the past 21 years, most recently as a Managing Director, Fixed Income Capital Markets. She also served as the North American Lead of Green and Sustainable Capital Markets. In these roles, Amanda served dozens of investment grade clients from Power and other sectors including Diversified Industrials, Consumer/Retail and Media and Technology.

Amanda earned her Bachelor of Arts in environmental policy and government from Colby College, Waterville, ME.

Kashif joins SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. from Credit Suisse, where he spent the past 12 years, most recently as a Managing Director, Debt Capital Markets. In the role, Kashif developed and provided several first ever services and frameworks for clients in the Energy sector, such as Sustainability-Linked Bond Financing Framework and Perpetual Preferred Securities.

Kashif also worked as a sell-side investment grade energy analyst in Fixed Income Sector Strategy. Prior to joining Credit Suisse in 2010, he served in various positions with Pacific Life Insurance Company, Income Research and Management, Citizens Fund, and Liberty Mutual Group.

Kashif earned his MBA from Suffolk University, his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University, and a Bachelor of Commerce from University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

About SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc.

SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. is a member of SMBC Group, one of the world’s largest global financial institutions. Based in New York City, SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. provides investment securities and other financial services to corporate and institutional clients, focusing on North America and Latin America. SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. caters to institutional investors such as mutual funds, hedge funds, and other investment advisors.

About SMBC Group

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 85,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges. As of June 30, 2022, its total assets were $1.97 trillion.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC Rail Services LLC, Manufacturers Bank, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

AnneMarie Laorenza

Annemarie_laorenza@smbcgroup.com

Source: SMBC Group

FAQ

Who are the new managing directors at SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc.?

Amanda Boggs and Kashif M. Malik have joined as Managing Directors in Debt Capital Markets.

What is the significance of the management changes at SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc.?

The new directors are expected to enhance client service and drive growth in the Debt Capital Markets segment.

What previous experience do Amanda Boggs and Kashif M. Malik bring to SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc.?

Amanda joins from Citigroup with 21 years of experience, and Kashif from Credit Suisse with 12 years of experience.

How will the new directors impact SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc.'s business strategy?

Their expertise in the Power and Energy sectors is expected to uplift the firm's offerings and strengthen execution strategies.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc American Depositary Shares (each representing 3/5th of a share of

NYSE:SMFG

SMFG Rankings

SMFG Latest News

SMFG Stock Data

91.09B
3.92B
0%
1.54%
0.05%
Banks - Diversified
Financial Services
Link
United States of America
Tokyo