Hong Kong has recorded its busiest week for new IPO launches in almost two years with deals opened to raise up to $1.3 billion, giving bankers and investors confidence the two-year share sale freeze ... ( read original story ...)
Speculative surges in the Shanghai market fuels alumina’s record-breaking rally
Alumina prices have soared to record highs this week, compressing margins at the world's aluminium smelters which convert the intermediate product into metal. ( read original story ...)
Law firm Skadden to close Shanghai office amid ‘shifting market dynamics’
The two partners connected to the Shanghai office, Yuting Wu and Haiping Li, focus on corporate work, including cross-border mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and corporate finance deals. Li ... ( read original story ...)
Marchand holds on for 100m IM victory in Shanghai
Leon Marchand (50.65 seconds) of France edged Switzerland's Noe Ponti (50.66) by a touch to secure the victory in the men's 100m individual medley at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Shanghai. ( read original story ...)
Hengli Heavy’s billionaire owners go for Shanghai listing through reverse takeover
Husband and wife team Chen Jianhua and Fan Hongwei combining their Songfa Ceramics with reborn shipbuilding venture ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Economic Struggles Drive Exodus In Finance Industry
Amid China's regulatory crackdown, some finance professionals have pivoted to different careers, from education services to stand-up comedy, per a new report. ( read original story ...)
Skadden Shutters Shanghai Office Dented by Slowing Business
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is shuttering its Shanghai office and laid off some staff in the mainland after the law firm’s business was dented by a slowdown in deals amid China’s economic ... ( read original story ...)