Global IPO activity down in Q1 2019, says EY
Ongoing geopolitical tensions, trade issues between the US, China and Europe, and the uncertainty created by Brexit have slowed...
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Investors looking to increase hedge fund exposure
The vast majority (79 percent) of investors plan to maintain or increase their exposure to hedge funds in the next 12 months...
Advisory intelligence: Dealing with short and long-term European macro issues
In an environment of heightened uncertainty, IROs might need to work harder to communicate a clear message that reassures...
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GCC equity capital markets end 2018 on strong note
Last year ended on a strong note for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) equity capital markets, with the fourth quarter being the best...
Nasdaq moves to clarify direct listings process
This article has been updated with corrections Nasdaq has filed a proposal with the SEC clarifying it's process for direct...
Malaysian exchange expects better outlook on IPOs in 2019
Bursa Malaysia’s outgoing CEO is expecting the IPO market to improve in 2019 compared with the difficulties the market faced at...
UAE amends law to boost capital markets
The UAE has adopted an amendment to the country’s Commercial Agencies Law that will allow trading agencies to convert into public...
Boom in Chinese companies listing in the US
The number of Chinese firms listed in the US increased in 2018, with Chinese issuers flocking to US capital markets and deal flow...
IPOs in Canada see ‘respectable’ finish to 2018
A better-than-expected final quarter of 2018 brought IPOs in Canada to a C$2.2 bn ($1.6 bn) total for the year – less than half of...
Indian IPOs started well in 2018 but suffered big fourth-quarter dip
Following the global trend, Indian IPOs began last year well with impressive numbers for 2018 overall as IPOs raised $5.5 bn from...
