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Cybersecurity in Australia: a mindset change

Recent high-profile crises underscore cybersecurity precautions as being paramount. FinanceAsia learns how Australia’s regulatory landscape is fostering improved operational resilience.

October 31, 2023

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) bulks up China transaction advisory practice

The firm has added 40 new executives – including eight partners – from rival, EY, since April 2022.

February 28, 2023

Hong Kong’s exchange vies to regain top IPO spot, opens US office

The bourse saw a fall of 68% in total IPO proceeds last year compared to 2021, but capital markets have shown signs of recovery.

January 10, 2023

Global IPOs continue downward trend, Asia fares better

Asia faces better prospects than other regions amid a battered equity capital markets scene, according to recent reports on global and regional IPO activity.

July 19, 2022

IPOs break records in 2021, EY report finds

Global IPO numbers and proceeds rose in 2021. However, Asia Pacific saw a relatively modest increase compared to other regions.

December 21, 2021

Divestments expected to soar in Asia

Nearly half of Asia-Pacific corporations polled for an EY study are planning a divestment in the next two years, with many seeking to sell or spin off assets to fund growth.

By EY

The five factors driving Asian financial M&A

Financial services firms could consolidate a lot more in 2016. EY identifies five M&A trends.

By EY

Time for banks to get going on fintech

Banks and other financial institutions are experimenting with fintech initiatives but trickle-down benefits have been sluggish.

By EY

Enhanced due diligence needed to avoid M&A fraud

With M&A volumes booming in Asia, the chances of fraud are also on the rise. EY argues would-be acquirers need to conduct forensic due diligence to minimise these risks.

December 02, 2015

Asian firms must divest strategically for growth

In its study of global corporate divestment, EY finds companies in Asia-Pacific are reluctant to exit investments and use proceeds to fund expansion.

By EY Stephen Lomas