Scott Murdoch

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Asia Capital Markets Correspondent at Reuters

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Richard Li's FWD Group could launch $500m Hong Kong IPO next week: report

1 week ago | dealstreetasia.com | Scott Murdoch

Insurer FWD Group plans to launch its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) to raise about $500 million as early as next week, said two sources with direct knowledge of the matter. FWD declined to comment on the deal and the sources could not be named as they were discussing confidential information. The insurance group, controlled by Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li, was given approval by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to proceed with the listing, according to the exchange’s website.
Insurer FWD Group could launch $500 million Hong Kong IPO next week, sources say

1 week ago | reuters.com | Scott Murdoch |Kane Wu

SYDNEY, June 19 (Reuters) - Insurer FWD Group plans to launch its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) to raise about $500 million as early as next week, said two sources with direct knowledge of the matter. FWD declined to comment on the deal and the sources could not be named as they were discussing confidential information. Sign up here.
Soy sauce maker Foshan Haitian's shares gain 4.7% in Hong Kong debut

1 week ago | reuters.com | Scott Murdoch |Donny Kwok

SYDNEY, June 19 (Reuters) - China's top soy sauce maker Foshan Haitian rose as much as 4.7% on Thursday on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after the company raised $1.3 billion in a listing. Foshan Haitian sold 279 million shares at HK$36.30 ($4.62) each, the top of the price range flagged to investors ahead of the book build last week. Sign up here. The shares climbed to as much as HK$38 early on Thursday, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index (.HSI), opens new tab was down 0.36%.
Singapore lender DBS aims to double Australian lending book in 5 years

1 week ago | kfgo.com | Scott Murdoch

By Scott MurdochSYDNEY (Reuters) -DBS Group aims to double its Australian lending book in the next five years, its CEO Tan Su Shan said, as the Singapore-headquartered bank seeks to take advantage of trade links between Australia and Southeast Asia.
‘Deep pockets’ could help Abu Dhabi win regulatory approval for Santos bid, analysts say

1 week ago | kfgo.com | Scott Murdoch |Christine Chen

By Scott Murdoch and Christine ChenSYDNEY (Reuters) -Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, preparing an $18.7 billion bid for Santos, is likely to face close scrutiny from Australian regulators worried about local gas supply, but could win them over with pledges to speed up new projects, analysts say.
HSBC Chair Tucker to return to Asia insurer AIA after overseeing bank overhaul

3 weeks ago | today.westlaw.com | Jamie Freed |Rishav Chatterjee |Scott Murdoch |Sumeet Chatterjee

(Reuters) -HSBC Holdings' high-profile Chairman Mark Tucker will return to the insurance sector as chair of Hong Kong-based AIA Group, after having presided over top management changes and navigated Sino-U.S. tensions at the Asia-focused lender....
Virgin Australia seeks to raise $442.8 million in IPO, term sheet shows

3 weeks ago | reuters.com | Scott Murdoch

Aircraft from Australia's second largest airline, Virgin Australia, sit on the tarmac at the domestic terminal of Sydney Airport in Australia, August 19, 2018. Picture taken August 19, 2018. REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo June 4 (Reuters) - Bain Capital-owned Virgin Australia (IPO-VIR.AX), opens new tab is looking to raise A$685 million ($442.78 million) in an initial public offering, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
Virgin Australia returns to stock market with launch of $443 million IPO

3 weeks ago | marketscreener.com | Scott Murdoch

(Reuters) -Virgin Australia is set to return to the stock market after a five-year absence, with the Bain Capital-owned airline launching a A$685 million ($443 million) initial public offering on Wednesday amid a rebound in domestic tourism. The offering, Australia's largest for the year so far, will see Bain's stake drop to 39.4% from about 70%, while Qatar Airways, which recently bought into the airline, will retain a 23% holding, according to a deal term sheet seen by Reuters.
インド株に海外勢回帰、5月ブロック取引55億ドル割高感薄れる

3 weeks ago | jp.reuters.com | Scott Murdoch |Ankur Banerjee

インド株式市場からしばらく引き揚げていた海外投資家が回帰しつつある。写真は、ムンバイの国立証券取引所（ＮＳＥ）のブース。２０２４年８月、ムンバイで撮影（２０２５年ロイター/Francis Mascarenhas）［シドニー／シンガポール２日ロイター］ - インド株式市場からしばらく引き揚げていた海外投資家が回帰しつつある。相対で大量の株式を売買するブロック取引が５月は約１年ぶりの高水準となり、市場復活期待が高まっている。５月のブロック取引は総額５５億ドルで、４月の２億２０００万ドルから大幅に増加。銀行関係者によると、海外投資家の買いが旺盛だったという。インド株は昨年９月に最高値を繰り返し更新した。翌１０月から今年３月にかけて海外投資資金は２９０億ドル近く流出した。ＪＰモルガン(JPM.N), opens new tabのインド株式資本市場部門の責任者であるアビナフ・バーティ氏は、割高感などを理由にインド市場から撤退し、約半年間、動きがなかった多様な投資家から関心が示されたと述べた。...
India Lures Foreign Investors Back with Big Ticket Block Trades

3 weeks ago | gurutrade.com | Scott Murdoch |Ankur Banerjee |Edwina Gibbs

Foreigners attracted by $5.5 billion worth of block trades in May Foreigners have bought $3 billion of Indian stocks in April and May Interest in emerging markets has improved, Indian economy helping sentiment SYDNEY/SINGAPORE, June 2 (Reuters) - Foreign investors are starting to head back into Indian stocks after a major exodus, attracted by $5.5 billion worth of big ticket block trades in May and lifting hopes of a revival in the nation's equities market.