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M&A

PE deals in Southeast Asia hit $2.8 bil in 3Q, thanks to tech

SINGAPORE (Dec 28): The third quarter of 2016 saw a considerable increase in the amount of capital being invested across Southeast Asia by private equity (PE) players, according to EY in its Private Equity briefing: Southeast Asia report.
IPO

IPO outlook ‘much better’ in 2017 despite global uncertainty

SINGAPORE (Dec 15): Despite a surge of activity in 4Q, 2016 has been a forgettable year for the IPO market.

Fintech

China now the undisputed global leader in fintech

SINGAPORE (Dec 5): Step aside, Silicon Valley, New York, and London. The Asian dragon has awoken, and it is claiming its place on the financial technology (fintech) throne.

CFOs worry about impact of data on accurate reporting

SINGAPORE (Nov 23): Chief financial officers (CFO) are concerned about the increasing speed and volume of data impacting their ability to provide insights quickly with no errors, according to a report by EY Financial Accounting and Advisory Services.

In print this week

What's happening at Kingboard Copper Foil?

SINGAPORE (Oct 21): An EY review stemming from allegations made by minority shareholders that Kingboard Copper Foil was selling the bulk of its output on unfair terms to its parent company uncovered more than just an unfair transaction.

Banks losing relevance with mistrust and lack of innovation: EY

SINGAPORE (Oct 11): Up to 40% of consumers globally are reporting less reliance on their traditional bank and increased excitement about alternatives, according to the EY 2016 Global Consumer Banking Survey.

Asia-Pacific powers ahead with IPOs despite global uncertainty

SINGAPORE (Sept 30): Asia-Pacific IPO proceeds surged 138% to US$24.2 billion ($33.1 billion) in 3Q16 even as unprecedented levels of geopolitical uncertainties point to a slow year for IPOs globally in 2016.

Southeast Asian private equity deals fall 17% to $2.1 bil in first half

SINGAPORE (Sept 28): The overall value of private equity deals in Southeast Asia fell 17% to US$1.56 billion ($2.12 billion) in the first half of 2016 as investors took a more selective approach to investments.

Why supply chain sustainability is not just a necessity, but an investment

SINGAPORE (Aug 22): Leading companies around the world are increasingly embedding sustainability in their supply chains by increasing collaboration with suppliers as well as making better use of new technology, according to a new report produced by EY in
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