Alongside the launch of several Asian initial public offerings in quick succession this week — some of which are returning after failing to get enough interest earlier in the year — a number of block trades and top-up placements has also been keeping bankers busy. The pickup in activity suggests that market sentiment is improving somewhat, although it could also be a question of issuers and sellers trying to grab the window of opportunity while it is there, in case it doesn’t last.
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