Global IPO value at 20-year high in Q3; Asean shows quarter-on-quarter rebound: EY
But US presidential election could have negative impact on both regional and global equity markets
Singapore
IPO activity bucked a "traditionally slow" third quarter to record the most activity in the last 20 years by proceeds, according to a quarterly IPO trends report by professional services firm EY.
There have been 872 IPOs this year, raising US$165.3 billion in proceeds. Of these, 445 deals happened in Q3 raising US$95 billion. There were only 251 listings in the corresponding period last year which collectively raised US$39.9 billion.
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