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As part of the ambition to strengthen the Bank’s global investment banking platform, Societe Generale announced the appointment of Pei Shen Chou as Head of Mergers and Acquisitions, Asia Pacific, effective immediately.

Societe Generale has been named “Global ESG Project Finance House of the Year,” “Africa Project Finance House of the Year,” and “Japan Project Finance House of the Year” at The Asset Triple A Sustainable Infrastructure Finance Awards 2026.

The Structured Retail Products (SRP) Asia Pacific Awards celebrate the top offerings and market participants across Asia’s structured products industry.

The FinanceAsia Awards celebrate leading market participants across Asia that have delivered positive outcomes for their clients through technical expertise and exceptional service.

Societe Generale has listed a new series of Daily Leverage Certificates (DLCs) on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), offering investors leveraged and inverse exposure to gold and silver for the first time on SGX.

Societe Generale today announced the appointment of Marc Saffon as Group Country Head for Japan, effective 1 September 2026.

Societe Generale wins multiple accolades at The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2026 in Hong Kong, including the following house awards:

By Keith Chan, Head of Cross Asset Listed Distribution, Asia Pacific, Societe Generale

Societe Generale awarded "World’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance" and "World’s Best Investment Bank for Sustainable Financing" alongside several distinctions by Global Finance

Societe Generale has been awarded "Global MLA of the Year", "Europe MLA of the Year" and "North America MLA of the Year" plus numerous "Deals of the Year" across all regions at the IJGlobal Awards 2025.

The Asset Triple A Sustainable Finance Awards recognize institutions and corporates for their active contributions to Asia’s sustainable finance amid a rapidly evolving market environment.

The HKEX Awards recognizes top-performing market participants across Hong Kong's financial markets.

Societe Generale is honored to have supported this award‑winning transaction at the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA) Syndicated Loan Market Awards 2025, serving as one of the Mandated Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners:

By Rajat Agarwal, Asia Equity Strategist at Societe Generale.

As part of its global Investment Banking ambitions, Societe Generale has accelerated the development of its Equity Capital Markets (ECM) franchise in Asia Pacific with the appointment of Selina Cheung as Head of Equity Capital Markets, Asia Pacific, effective immediately.

Societe Generale has demonstrated its leadership in project and infrastructure finance, earning several recognitions from Project Finance International.

By Pierre Carassus, Head of Maritime Industries, Asia-Pacific at Societe Generale.

Societe Generale is pleased to announce the appointment of Wei Yao as Global Chief Economist for its Corporate and Investment Banking division, effective immediately.

By Tessa Dann, Head of Sustainable Finance, Asia Pacific

As the year comes to a close, we want to thank our clients, colleagues, and partners for your trust and collaboration. Together, we’ve achieved meaningful milestones in Asia Pacific, and we look forward to building on this momentum with you in 2026.

Societe Generale is pleased to have supported the following award-winning deal at the IFR Asia Award 2025:

Societe Generale today announced the appointment of Mohamed Braham as Head of Global Markets and Head of Fixed Income & Currencies (FIC) for Asia Pacific, effective 1 January 2026.

As we head into 2026, investors face a world of slower global growth, persistent inflation pressures, and evolving policy responses. Amid this backdrop, Asia stands resilient. Structural shifts – led by AI-driven investment and targeted policy support – are shaping opportunities across macro, equities, and FX/rates.

By Soo Tat Kua, Head of Global Transaction and Payment Services, Asia Pacific, Societe Generale

Societe Generale today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Woori Card, a wholly owned subsidiary of Woori Financial Group—Korea’s third-largest financial group.

The China edition of Societe Generale’s Positive Impact Day explored the role of capital, technology and international collaboration in the sustainable transition, with a particular focus on opportunities along the China-Europe corridor.

Societe Generale wins “ESG Global Financial Adviser of the Year" and “ESG APAC Lender of the Year” at the IJGlobal ESG Awards 2025