Kane Wu
Stories by Kane Wu
Asia M&A fees drop to 11-year low amid slow-cooked deals
M&A fees in Asia totalled $1.5 billion in the first six months, the lowest since 2013, LSEG data showed.
China’s Dida sets price for Hong Kong IPO, to raise $30m
At the final price, Dida will be valued at about $770 million.
Fast-fashion retailer Shein confidentially filed for London listing in early June
The China-founded company was valued at $66 billion in a fundraising round last year.
Partners Group opens Hong Kong office in Chinese private wealth push
The firm had appointed Henry Chui, its head of private wealth in Asia Pacific, to lead the Hong Kong office.
Red tape clouds China’s overseas listings despite market recovery
China has clamped down on offshore capital raisings since 2021.
China regulator quizzes Midea on impact of planned HK listing on Shenzhen shares: report
Midea applied in October to list no more than 10% of its enlarged capital on the HKSE.
Carlyle Group raises $2.8b for its largest Japan-focused buyout fund
Carlyle raised nearly 70% more than its previous Japan fund.
PAG raises $550m for its first renewable energy fund from Mubadala, others
The fund focuses on solar power in Japan as its primary target.
ESR says has received take-private proposal from investor consortium
ESR has received a proposal from an investor consortium made of entities controlled by Starwood Capital and Sixth Street Partners.
Shein steps up London IPO preparations after setbacks in the US: report
The plan for a US IPO is still officially on the table.
