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Monday, 3 August, 2026
SBI Funds Management makes IPO debut amid strong India H2 pipeline
SBI Funds Management makes IPO debut amid strong India H2 pipeline
India’s largest mutual fund manager was oversubscribed but made a modest debut, as Reliance Jio and NSE prepare to go public; however, higher oil prices could weigh on investor demand.
HSBC sells A$36bn Australian retail book to Blackstone
HSBC sells A$36bn Australian retail book to Blackstone
The UK bank said the sale was part of its "simplification" strategy and follows the sale of its life insurance business in Singapore to Allianz and Indonesian retail book to OCBC; Blackstone described the deal as "the largest home loan portfolio transaction globally".
Zhongji Innolight raises $7bn on HKEX as IPO momentum continues
Zhongji Innolight raises $7bn on HKEX as IPO momentum continues
The optical module producer has made a secondary listing on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising approximately $7bn; the city has already raised more so far this year on the HKEX than across 2025.
Clifford Capital invests in India's Continuum via MAS' blended finance fund
Clifford Capital invests in India's Continuum via MAS' blended finance fund
The deal by the Singapore infrastructure player is for a $60m green bond issued by India's Continuum Green Energy to support its renewable energy and battery storage expansion.
SFC asks Futu Hong Kong to freeze assets of HK$125m linked to suspected IPO fraud
SFC asks Futu Hong Kong to freeze assets of HK$125m linked to suspected IPO fraud
The broker's frozen client accounts are held by an entity suspected to be involved in a fraudulent scheme to create a false or artificial appearance of demand for shares in an IPO, the SFC said.
Bank of America restructures Apac natural resources and energy transition team
Bank of America restructures Apac natural resources and energy transition team
The US bank has created groups for power, utilities & infrastructure and natural resources, and appointed Apac leaders for each.
Citi hires Goldman Sachs exec in Australia for ANZ tech build out
Citi hires Goldman Sachs exec in Australia for ANZ tech build out
Citi has hired Cristina Mascanzoni for a new role in its capital markets and advisory team as director and technology coverage lead for Australia and New Zealand.
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