Ant-linked firms’ shares rise after news of Jack Ma ceding control; Alibaba jumps

Shares of listed Chinese companies that count Ant Group as a major shareholder rose on Monday after announcements that Ant founder Jack Ma is giving up control of the fintech giant following an overhaul.
JPMorgan to boost Asia private banking headcount by over 100 this year – sources

JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) plans to boost its private banking business headcount in Asia by more than 100 this year, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said, joining its peers in a push to grab a bigger share of the region’s wealth.