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Korea ECM: investors miss the point
South Korea’s financial regulator has stepped up scrutiny of big IPOs recently, disrupting a few listings and stoking concerns about a pullback in deal flow. Investors have so far been undeterred — but it’s time they start paying attention.
28 Jul 2021 -
Asia's bond market: in need of a summer slowdown
If there is one year where Asia’s bond market needs to slow down for the summer, and then emerge stronger and better, it’s 2021.
21 Jul 2021 -
China’s tech oversight: no pain, no gain?
China’s move to tighten its grip on overseas IPOs of technology companies could be a boon to a handful of other markets in Asia.
15 Jul 2021 -
China-to-US IPOs: more pain coming
China's latest crackdown of three of its technology companies has a clear message for firms looking to list in the US — and investors wanting to buy their shares.
07 Jul 2021 -
Missfresh tumble is just a blip for China ADS IPOs
An exciting rebound in the flow of China-into-US listings took an unexpected hit last week when online grocery start-up, Missfresh, plummeted on the first day of trading. While this is worrying, investors are still positive around these IPOs.
30 Jun 2021 -
LBO loans: Chinese banks step up
The recent round of M&A and leveraged buyout financing provided by Chinese banks shows their growing ambition in the more complicated and riskier part of Asia’s loan market.
22 Jun 2021 -
Asia's Spacs: balance will be key
The Spac phenomenon in the US appears to be reaching a tipping point, after whetting the appetite of investors over the past year and offering juicy fees to investment banks. As the market in Asia gets ready for take off, firms should be wary of the obstacles they may face.
15 Jun 2021 -
Time to toughen up on large syndicate teams
Bloated syndicate teams running bonds in Asia are becoming the norm yet again. But banks and issuers need to show more restraint.
09 Jun 2021 -
Hong Kong’s IPO market needs a reset
The Hong Kong IPO market saw a scorching start to the year, with a record amount raised on the exchange. But as signs of pressure begin to show, a breather is much needed.
02 Jun 2021 -
There's trouble lurking in China’s offshore loan market
International loans from Chinese borrowers have gained pace, with a number of deals being launched into syndication recently. Liquidity is ample and bankers are confident of deal success — but some caution is essential.
26 May 2021
