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Malaysian Healthcare IPOs Accelerate with Big Caring, Asia OneHealthcare
Pharmacy chain Big Caring launched its Initial Public Offering on 29 October, targeting a 19 November listing on Bursa Malaysia. Concurrently, Asia OneHealthcare submitted its preliminary prospectus for a separate mainboard debut.
DBS Indonesia, BCA Dismiss Merger Rumours Amid Share Surge
Bank Central Asia (BCA) shares climbed 7.65 percent on 28 October as social media spread unconfirmed reports of a share exchange with DBS Indonesia.
Mi Material lists on SGX Mainboard after S$215m IPO
Singapore's Mi Material Holding Ltd debuted on the Singapore Exchange on Wednesday, pricing shares at S$1.80 each and achieving an S$891 million valuation.
Sea Explores Singapore Exchange IPO for Monee Financial Unit
NYSE-listed Sea's CEO, Forrest Li, revealed the potential listing for its payments and lending arm, suggesting it could accelerate Monee's growth.
OMERS Acquires La Trobe Financial Stake From Brookfield
Canadian pension fund OMERS is taking a minority interest in the Australian alternative asset manager, following a prior investment this year by Asia-focused Axight.
KKR Funds Acquire Majority Stake in India's Cisternina Logistics
KKR's funds have secured a controlling interest in the Indian bulk liquid and gas storage and logistics provider, formalising the agreement on 30 September 2026.
Hong Kong IPOs stall: Four listings halted since July 2026
Hong Kong's IPO market faces pressure as four companies, including robotics maker Changzhou Microintelligence, halt listings since July 2026, aiming to raise HK$2.1 billion.
MAS, SGX urged to scrutinise issue managers after IPO slumps
Singapore's regulators face calls to examine issue managers as persistent post-listing share price slumps erode investor confidence and valuations for new listings.
India's MK Sons Fine Jewels sets ₹275.4 crore IPO price band
The Mumbai-based jewellery retailer will offer shares at ₹153-162 each, with anchor investor bidding opening on October 27 ahead of the public issue.
Singapore Boosts Market Access, Investor Guides for IPOs
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is supporting new retail investor guides for initial public offerings (IPOs) and enhancing regulatory frameworks to attract more listings.
Taiwan Blocks Grab's US$600 Million Foodpanda Acquisition
Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission cited concerns over Uber's stake in Grab and potential reduced market competition as reasons for its decision on Wednesday.
Mynt GCash IPO: Philippines' Largest Listing Raises $967mn
Mynt, operator of the GCash mobile wallet, completed the Philippines' largest-ever initial public offering, raising 60.9 billion pesos (US$966.99 million).
Singapore drives Southeast Asia fintech funding, trebles to US$2.3bn
Singapore captured 83 per cent of the capital in 9M 2026, while the number of funding rounds fell sharply, Tracxn reported.
Deluge Corp IPO Oversubscribed 3.86 Times, Nets S$20.13 Million
Singapore-based Deluge Corporation Limited’s public offering was 3.86 times oversubscribed, securing S$20.13 million in net proceeds, with trading commencing on 16 October.
GCash Parent Mynt IPO Debuts October 20 on Philippine Exchange
Mynt, the company behind digital payments platform GCash, is scheduled to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange on October 20, with its P53 billion initial public offering reportedly oversubscribed.
Kellton Tech Solutions Board Approves ₹160 Crore Rights Issue
India's Kellton Tech Solutions board approved an equity rights issue up to ₹160 crore on October 17, 2026, with key terms to be set later.
Deluge IPO 3.86x Oversubscribed on SGX Mainboard Debut
Fire protection firm Deluge Corporation begins trading on the Singapore Exchange today after its S$0.60 per share offering drew S$30.4 million in interest from institutional investors.
Weil Gotshal Manges establishes Asia capital markets practice
The global law firm appointed Shu Du, formerly of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, to lead the new regional division and expand its transactional services.
Endeavor Catalyst closes $320 million fund for Asia startups
The venture capital arm now manages over $850 million and has already deployed $55.7 million from its new Fund V into 30 companies.
Itochu Acquires 20% Stake in Japan's Aspirant Group
The Japanese trading house plans to integrate artificial intelligence into Aspirant's portfolio companies, making the fund manager an equity-method affiliate.