Misery for relationship managers as their banks face increasing pressure from regulations that hamper their flexibility — while clients take a step back from the markets.
The bank is the latest ensnared in a widening investigation by Hong Kong’s regulator, which is clamping down on shoddy work by IPO sponsors. The problem appears to go back to its role in the 2009 listing of China Forestry.
As one of China's biggest electricity companies buys assets in Pakistan, One Belt One Road appears to be picking up steam.
The private-equity firm joins a trend of targeting Asian precision manufacturers servicing the transport sector.
China’s largest diary producer Yili Group is planning to buy a stake in a Hong Kong-listed rival for around $680 million, doubling down on a high-growth sector that has been beset by multiple scandals.
The merger of Tabcorp and Tatts could create an Australian gambling giant. But approval is far from assured.
Share price to surge to attain premium for current shareholders, analysts predict.
Huaneng Power International, a Hong Kong-listed power producer, has become the latest company to buy assets from its parents. But investors are starting to fear that Chinese asset injections may be mispriced.
As analysts increasingly worry about China property prices, one of the country’s biggest state-owned developers trims its exposure.
Chinese airline HNA Group is close to sealing the $10 billion takeover of an aircraft-leasing company. But questions are starting to be asked.
Sompo, a Japanese insurer, has been looking hard for acquisitions since last year. It has now found one.
Investors welcome Hitachi Construction Machinery’s plan to acquire Australian rival Bradken. But some analysts say the deal means shareholders will miss out on a promising turn-around.
SAI Global, the Sydney-based risk management company, has flirted with potential buyers for two years. But with Baring Asia Private Equity, it has finally found a match.
Nirvana Asia is about to delist for the second time. But despite getting no premium to the IPO price, investors are overwhelmingly in favour.
CGN Power’s asset injection from its parent has not been taken well by investors. They have questions about how to value the assets and worry about the impact on leverage.