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Australia considers allowing dual-class share listings, exchange executive says

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is considering allowing dual-class shares to be listed for the first time as the exchange operator and the corporate

Australia considers allowing dual-class share listings, exchange executive says
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Trump hails 'reclaiming' of Panama Canal after BlackRock-led group's deal to buy stake

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Trump hails 'reclaiming' of Panama Canal after BlackRock-led group's deal to buy stake
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China's BYD raises $5.59 billion in share sale, Hong Kong's largest in four years

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD said on Tuesday it had raised $5.59 billion in a primary share sale that was increased in size, making it the

China's BYD raises $5.59 billion in share sale, Hong Kong's largest in four years
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China's BYD launches share sale to raise up to $5.2 billion, term sheet shows

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has launched a sale of its Hong Kong shares to raise up to $5.2 billion via an accelerated book-building, according to a deal term sheet

China's BYD launches share sale to raise up to $5.2 billion, term sheet shows
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China bubble tea chain Mixue pops 47% on debut as Hong Kong IPO volumes rebound

Shares of China's largest bubble tea and drinks chain, Mixue Group, jumped more than 47% in their debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on

China bubble tea chain Mixue pops 47% on debut as Hong Kong IPO volumes rebound
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump's $5 million 'gold card' visa unlikely to attract wealthy investors, advisers say

U.S.

Trump's $5 million 'gold card' visa unlikely to attract wealthy investors, advisers say
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's Perpetual ends talks with KKR on $1.4 billion sale of wealth, trust units

Australia's Perpetual Ltd has terminated talks with KKR for the A$2.2 billion ($1.4 billion) sale of its wealth management and corporate trust units and said it

Australia's Perpetual ends talks with KKR on $1.4 billion sale of wealth, trust units
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

China regulatory easing hopes brighten outlook for offshore equity fundraising

Chinese companies, mainly those in the tech sector, are accelerating plans to raise funds offshore, tapping into a rebound in investor

China regulatory easing hopes brighten outlook for offshore equity fundraising
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CoStar makes $1.7 billion play for Australia property classifieds firm Domain

U.S. property data group CoStar made a A$2.65 billion ($1.69 billion) approach for Australian No. 2 real estate classifieds company Domain, swooping on a

CoStar makes $1.7 billion play for Australia property classifieds firm Domain
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Chinese bubble tea chain Mixue aims to raise $443 million in Hong Kong IPO

China's largest bubble tea and drinks firm, Mixue Group, is seeking to raise HK$3.45 billion ($443.66 million) in a Hong Kong initial public offering, a

Chinese bubble tea chain Mixue aims to raise $443 million in Hong Kong IPO
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HSBC bonus pool flat in 2024 amid cost-cut drive; headcount falls 3%

HSBC's headcount fell 3% last year and its staff bonus pool hardly changed as a new CEO sharpened focus on costs and initiated sweeping

HSBC bonus pool flat in 2024 amid cost-cut drive; headcount falls 3%
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HSBC axes 40 dealmakers in Hong Kong as part of revamp to cut costs, source says

HSBC has laid off around 40 investment bankers in Hong Kong, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter, as part of a global

HSBC axes 40 dealmakers in Hong Kong as part of revamp to cut costs, source says
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China bubble tea firm Mixue targets $500 million in February Hong Kong IPO, sources say

China's largest bubble tea firm, Mixue Group, will begin bookbuilding for its Hong Kong initial public offering by the end of February to

China bubble tea firm Mixue targets $500 million in February Hong Kong IPO, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

China's CATL files for at least $5 billion Hong Kong listing

Chinese battery giant CATL has started the process to list in Hong Kong by lodging its filings with regulators in a deal that is expected to raise at least $5

China's CATL files for at least $5 billion Hong Kong listing
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Australia billionaire raises Liontown stake, could block Albemarle's$4.3 billion bid

Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart raised her stake again in lithium producer Liontown Resources, giving her enough leverage to possibly block

Australia billionaire raises Liontown stake, could block Albemarle's$4.3 billion bid
Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart accumulates 19.9% stake in Albemarle target Liontown

Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart has taken a 19.9% stake in lithium miner Liontown Resources, her company Hancock Prospecting said on Wednesday, potentially

Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart accumulates 19.9% stake in Albemarle target Liontown
Business|Finance

Exclusive-Country Garden offshore bondholders retained PJT Partners - sources

A major group of Country Garden offshore bondholders has appointed PJT Partners as financial advisors to lead discussions with the

Exclusive-Country Garden offshore bondholders retained PJT Partners - sources
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Global finance chiefs to face tougher China questions at Hong Kong summit

Global investment bank and asset manager chiefs are reuniting in Hong Kong next week amid geopolitical tensions and China's economic slowdown,

Global finance chiefs to face tougher China questions at Hong Kong summit
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Asian IPO market seen brighter in 2024 but elections cast shadows

Bankers in Asian equity capital markets are hopeful of a better year in 2024 after a dismal showing for IPOs this year, noting that interest rates have stabilised

Asian IPO market seen brighter in 2024 but elections cast shadows
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Allkem shareholders approve $10.6 billion Livent lithium merger

Investors in Australian lithium producer Allkem voted on Tuesday to accept a $10.6 billion merger offer from U.S. giant Livent that would create

Allkem shareholders approve $10.6 billion Livent lithium merger
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Restructuring specialists boost Hong Kong staff as China property crisis stokes demand

Global restructuring specialists Alvarez & Marsal and Houlihan Lokey have boosted headcount in Hong Kong as China's property crisis results

Restructuring specialists boost Hong Kong staff as China property crisis stokes demand
Business|Finance

JPMorgan appoints Rita Chan, Alan Ho as China co-senior country officers

JPMorgan has appointed Rita Chan and Alan Ho as co-senior country officers for China, according to a memo reviewed by Reuters on Thursday.

JPMorgan appoints Rita Chan, Alan Ho as China co-senior country officers
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

India sizzles in global equity capital markets amid deals drought in Asia

India's bulging pipeline of large block trades and listings such as the $3 billion IPO of Hyundai Motor's unit will draw more funds to a market whose share of

India sizzles in global equity capital markets amid deals drought in Asia
Asia|Business|Finance

South Korea's LG Electronics raises $800 million dollar bond, term sheet shows

South Korea's LG Electronics has raised $800 million through a dollar bond deal, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters.

South Korea's LG Electronics raises $800 million dollar bond, term sheet shows
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BHP bids $39 billion for Anglo American as miners chase copper

BHP Group bid $38.8 billion for Anglo American on Thursday, offering a deal to forge the world's biggest copper miner

BHP bids $39 billion for Anglo American as miners chase copper

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