Asia Capital Markets Research

Nov

Why SGX continues to have difficulties

Singapore has become one of the two most important financial centers in Asia alongside Hong Kong and the region’s top fintech hub. Yet Singapore’s strengths as a financial center do not extend to capital markets. In this segment, it is one of the weakest performers in the region. This has…

Oct

Asia Capital Markets Research

Are Hong Kong’s capital markets recovering?

Hong Kong’s capital markets have had a tough couple of years. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) closed 2023 as the worst performing exchange in the world. HKEX plunged 24%, erasing US$13 billion in market capitalization, according to Bloomberg. Unsurprisingly, IPO activity was tepid in Hong Kong last year, and…

Sep

Asia Capital Markets Research

K Bank IPO is now imminent

South Korean online lender K Bank is preparing for what could be the country’s largest market debut since 2022. After several false starts due to suboptimal market conditions, K Bank this time is committing to go forward with its long-awaited IPO. The listing should happen in late October.

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