Will Hong Kong spark a race to the bottom in IPO rules?

HONG KONG -- Jack Ma Yun dealt Hong Kong's stock exchange a blow that it still hasn't recovered from when he chose New York for Alibaba's initial public offering in 2014, giving the Big Apple bragging rights to hosting the largest-ever technology listing. ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong IPOs head for worst year since 2012 as mega deals slip

People walk outside the Hong Kong Stock Exchange building. Hong Kong’s market for initial public offerings is heading for its worst year since 2012 as a combined $20bn of mega deals are being pushed to next year. Hong Kong’s market for initial public ... ( read original story ...)

U.S. exchanges set for highest number of Asian IPOs since 2010

HONG KONG (Reuters) - U.S. exchanges are set to record their busiest year for IPOs from Asian firms since 2010 and may sustain the pace in 2018, as startups from Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam join a flurry of Chinese firms that have already ... ( read original story ...)

Saudi Oil Minister Says Full Aramco IPO Is on Track for 2018

QuickTake Exchanges in London and New York are vying for a role in Aramco’s IPO, with Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Toronto also trying to attract the sale. "We will announce the venue in due course," Al-Falih said in London, where he was attending the ... ( read original story ...)

Crystal Group launches bookbuilding for HK$4.5bn IPO

Clothing manufacturer Crystal International Group has opened books for its Hong Kong IPO, with a view to raise as much as HK$4.5bn ($573.8m) from selling new stock. The company is offering 509.3m primary shares at HK$7.3-HK$8.8 apiece, giving the deal a ... ( read original story ...)

Toys ‘R’ US Asian unit contemplating HK IPO

HONG KONG: Toys “R” Us Inc, the retailer that filed for bankruptcy in North America, has been exploring options for its growing Asian business including a potential initial public offering, people with knowledge of the matter said. The US chain and its ... ( read original story ...)

Aramco IPO ‘is on track’ for 2018, says Saudi oil minister

... a role in Aramco IPO, with Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Toronto also trying to attract the sale. "The IPO is on track," he said in London on the sidelines of the annual dinner of the Oil & Money conference. "We will announce the venue in due course." ( read original story ...)

Gym of Choice for Hong Kong Financial Elite Is Seeking a Buyer

Owners of Pure Group, the billionaire-backed gym chain catering to Hong Kong’s financial elite, are seeking a sale that could value the company at as much as $500 million, people with knowledge of the matter said. Pure Group investors, including buyout ... ( read original story ...)

BOC Hong Kong : Date of Board Meeting

As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises Mr. CHEN Siqing* (Chairman), Mr. YUE Yi (Vice Chairman and Chief Executive), Mr. REN Deqi*, Mr. GAO Yingxin*, Mr. LI Jiuzhong, Madam CHENG Eva**, Dr. CHOI Koon Shum**, Mr. KOH Beng Seng** and Mr ... ( read original story ...)