Kirkland’s Hong Kong IPO heavy hitter departs

Kirkland & Ellis senior corporate partner Dominic Tsun, who acted on a number of notable Hong Kong IPOs in recent years, has left the firm’s Hong Kong office. A Kirkland spokesperson said, “We are committed to the Hong Kong capital markets practice as ... ( read original story ...)

Saudi Aramco poised for complex call on IPO venue

Hong Kong demands a free float of 25 per cent of a company’s equity but this is regularly waived for deals over $1bn. Last year for example, Postal Savings Bank of China floated 15 per cent to raise $7.4bn in the biggest IPO worldwide since Alibaba. ( read original story ...)

What To Do Before You Go To The Bank Application

So you have the company setup, and now you are working on getting your bank account setup. Today, hopefully you read this article BEFORE you go in. Many entrepreneurs I work with fly into Hong Kong just to apply for the bank account, so it’s important ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong bank employee used and dumped by boss

“Would you like to take a look at our insurance or bond products?” Most Hongkongers have been asked this question when they visit the bank. The bizarre thing is, very often the question comes from the teller and not a sales manager. This is how ... ( read original story ...)