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Is Singapore’s stock market vibrant and liquid enough to enable capital raising for companies and exit opportunities for venture capital/private equity firms? With SGD strengthening against USD and other major currencies, Singapore investors are looking at the local stock market to invest whilst also minimising currency risk. To do this, I agree with SGX Chairman, Koh Boon Hwee’s sentiment that more effort is needed to strengthen the local cash equities business and drive demand from investors, including institutional investors, to improve liquidity. #SGX #liquidity #investment #wealthmanagement

#EndowusHK is delighted to welcome these industry leaders in wealth management and financial services as our valued partners at the Endowus Investment Summit in Hong Kong. Seats are limited. Register your interest today at: https://hk.endw.us/EISHK Co-host: Carret Private Capital Limited Diamond Partner: Dimensional Fund Advisors Platinum Partners: iCapital, Natixis Investment Managers Gold Partners: Amundi, Barings, The Carlyle Group, EQT Group, Franklin Templeton, M&G Investments, Partners Group, PIMCO, PineBridge Investments, Ping An Asset Management (HK) Supporting Partners: AIMA - The Alternative Investment Management Association, Family Office Association Hong Kong, FinTech Association of Hong Kong, The Chinese Financial Association of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers, Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute, Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (HKVCA), Invest Hong Kong, FintechHK #EndowusHK #EndowusInvestmentSummit #EIS #wealth #investing #fixedincome #cash #alternativeassets #privatemarkets #金融 #投資 #財富 Investment involves risk. Please refer to our T&C and disclaimer at https://hk.endw.us/legal. This social post has not been reviewed by the SFC. Endowus HK Limited is licensed (CE No. BQR225) by SFC for Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), 4 (Advising on Securities) and 9 (Asset Management) regulated activities.

Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) have announced faster IPO application timeline of within 40 business days to confirm material concerns & maximum of 2 rounds of regulatory concerns, and applicant & sponsor to take around 60 business days to address regulators concerns.  There will also be a faster IPO application timeline of within 30 business days for existing China A-share listed company with $1.2 billion (HKD 10 billion) market value. Read - https://lnkd.in/gNh8fyBj follow Caproasia | Driving the future of Asia The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) have announced faster IPO application timeline of within 40 business days to confirm material concerns & maximum of 2 rounds of regulatory concerns, and applicant & sponsor to take around 60 business days to address regulators concerns.  There will also be a faster IPO application timeline of within 30 business days for existing China A-share listed company with $1.2 billion (HKD 10 billion) market value. The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) have announced faster IPO application timeline of within 40 business days to confirm material concerns & maximum of 2 rounds of regulatory concerns, and applicant & sponsor to take around 60 business days to address regulators concerns.  There will also be a faster IPO application timeline of within 30 business days for existing China A-share listed company with $1.2 billion (HKD 10 billion) market value.  Michael Duignan, the SFC’s Executive Director of Corporate Finance: “The SFC has always been committed to transparency, accountability and better efficiency in listing regulation. We fully support the Enhanced Application Timeframe initiative, which is in line with our strategic priority to improve the global competitiveness and appeal of Hong Kong’s capital markets.” Katherine Ng, HKEX’s Head of Listing: “At HKEX, we are committed to fulfilling our regulatory responsibilities by carefully and efficiently reviewing New Listing applications. We believe that the Enhanced Application Timeframe, including the introduction of the Accelerated Timeframe for eligible A-share listed companies, will provide greater clarity and certainty in the application process for New Listing applications, thereby assisting potential applicants and their advisers in formulating their listing plans, and further elevating Hong Kong’s attractiveness as an IFC. We look forward to continuing to work closely with our prospective issuers and their advisers, and together with their cooperation and support, contribute to an even more efficient and timely vetting process.” Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX)

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The FCA announced plans to introduce a lighter regulatory regime for a new type of trading venue, the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PICSES), set to create a crossover between a private and public markets, in a bid to boost the pipeline of London initial public offerings by encouraging companies to stay in the UK rather than list overseas.   Partner Alistair Hammerton, head of our VC practice, is quoted in the The Financial Times and Investment Week on how the plans could be really interesting from a venture capital perspective, noting VC investors have struggled for exits in recent years. Read the full coverage here: https://lnkd.in/evBEN5Hr

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📬 November's issue of PA Magazine is here! This time, dive into: 📰 The reluctance of platforms to allow fractional trading is having an outsized impact on smaller-value clients 📰 The Tokyo Stock Exchange is determined to reduce its listed companies  📰India’s tax glitch: UK investors could be overlooking local capital gains tax implications 📰 Strategic bond funds: Are they a no-brainer amid uncertain markets? ➡ Get your free online access now: https://lnkd.in/e_UzJzbs Issue sponsored by: Artemis Investment Management, Baillie Gifford, Capital Group, Polar Capital, Montanaro Asset Management, Vanguard #PAmagazine #wealthmanagers #bonds #fixedincome #investmentnews #investmentopportunities

How is investment management evolving in a digital-first world? At the #ConnectForum in Singapore, Edward Glyn, Calastone's Head of Global Markets, led an insightful panel with industry leaders’ Euan Mcleod (SS&C), Jacqueline Liau (HSBC), and Julian Chesser (Delta Capita). They explored the gap between ambition and reality, recent advances in tokenisation, and spotlighted Singapore’s journey as a global digital finance leader. Watch the full session 👇 https://bit.ly/3Z3AuyF #InvestmentManagement #DigitalFinance #Tokenisation #FinancialInnovation

Positioning Update: CTA Exposure to Chinese Equity Our CTA model identifies that equity exposure in Chinese equity futures has quickly risen to the highest level since early 2023 in just over two weeks. Understanding who is driving the flow beneath the surface leading into macro-release weeks plays a pivotal role for any macro investor. #CTA #ChinaEquity #VandaXasset