The Uzbekistan National Investment Fund is set to list on the London and Tashkent stock exchanges, marking a historic shift from debt to equity as the Central Asian nation's liberalising economy courts global investors.
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Nearly half of new listings now trade below offer price, as enthusiasm-driven valuations collide with stricter fundamentals.
The government-backed investor is addressing forced early IPOs through its latest commitment, as Japan seeks to build a more sustainable risk capital cycle and nurture future unicorns.
The company had shelved previous plans to go public in the financial hub.
After several postponed attempts, FWD Group is set to go public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to raise up to $512 million to fuel its growth across Asia.
The share sale would mark the insurer's third bid to go public, after it shelved two previous attempts.
As Chinese firms increasingly choose Hong Kong over US listings, asset managers are reassessing their strategies for global asset allocation.
The insurer, backed by Li Ka-shing's son Richard, said it booked its first-ever net profit in the first quarter, with plans to strengthen its capital position and expand market reach after the planned share sale.
Singapore is introducing tax rebates and other measures to rejuvenate its stock market. AsianInvestor asked asset managers and analysts about the impact of these initiatives on new listings and liquidity.
Despite negative cashflows, Australian closed superannuation fund has outperformed balanced fund peers through innovative investment approaches, with pre-IPO opportunities representing its latest tactical shift.
Institutional investment appetite remains for quality deals but deployment is becoming more circumspect as refinancing challenges and market uncertainty take hold.
Private equity eyes recovery in 2025, driven by expected rate cuts and renewed risk appetite. Firms are focusing on smaller buyouts, secondaries, and dual-track IPOs as key exit routes.
