Journal of Corporate Finance
Input provided for an academic article entitled “Underwriter incentives and IPO pricing“, by Susanne Espenlaub, Abdulkadir Mohamed, and Brahim Saadouni
Input provided for an academic article entitled “Underwriter incentives and IPO pricing“, by Susanne Espenlaub, Abdulkadir Mohamed, and Brahim Saadouni
Lecture on IPOs, in connection with Nigel Davis‘ course on IPO law
Interviewed for an academic paper on incentive fees for Hong Kong IPOs, to be published in the Journal of Corporate Finance
Input provided for a research paper on the subject of equity research reports issued in connection with IPOs
Featured on the Shepherd.com book lovers website, where I also shared my views on the five best thrillers set in Asia
Lecture on IPOs, in connection with Nigel Davis‘ course on IPO law
Author of a blog post on the OU Law School Blog, entitled “Acting as an expert witness – what this involves”
Quoted in an article entitled “Hong Kong Stock Exchange Woos Global Companies After Expanding China Link”, by Jing Yang
Interview in “Expert Matters”, the institute’s magazine, entitled “A day in the life of an Investment Banking Expert”
Quoted in an article entitled “Hong Kong’s first SPAC gets tepid welcome from investors”, by Cissy Zhou, Nikkei staff writer
Lecture on IPOs, in connection with Nigel Davis‘ course on IPO law
Quoted in an article entitled “Chinese EV Maker NIO Revives IPO Alternative in Hong Kong”, by Jing Yang and Dave Sebastian
Quoted several times and acknowledged in a research paper entitled “Underwriter incentive fees and IPO pricing”, by Susanne Espenlaub, Abdulkadir Mohamed, and Brahim Saadouni
Quoted in an article entitled “Chinese tech IPOs in US rebound after two-month lull”, by Narayan Somasundaram, Nikkei Asia chief banking and financial correspondent
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “China TechCos Flagging Investor Interest In Hong Kong Secondary Listings”, by Elizabeth Utley
Quoted in an article entitled “Baidu raises $3.1bn in Hong Kong ‘homecoming’ listing”, by Narayan Somasundaram, Nikkei Asia chief banking and financial correspondent
Cited several times in, and comments on, a research paper on IPO incentive fees in Hong Kong
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Global banks see US-China tensions halting deal-fees boon in 2021”, by Narayanan Somasundaram, Nikkei Asia chief banking and financial correspondent
Quoted in an article entitled “2020: The big trends that shaped the Hong Kong job market”, by Simon Mortlock
Quoted in an article entitled “Global investors inject momentum into Hong Kong’s biotech craze”, by Mercedes Ruehl
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “It’s ‘pretty much mandatory’ for Hong Kong ECM bankers to speak Mandarin”, by Simon Mortlock
Quoted in an article entitled “Hong Kong bankers face small pay rises following Covid, unrest”, by Simon Mortlock
Quoted in an article entitled “Strong investor demand keeps Hong Kong IPO market on boil”, by Narayanan Somasundaram, Nikkei Asia chief banking and financial correspondent
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “JD’s Health Offshoot Raises $3.5 Billion In Hong Kong IPO”, by Elizabeth Utley
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Hong Kong bankers rue lost bonuses after Ant IPO suspension”, by Simon Mortlock
Quoted in an article entitled “Warning of 30% bonus slump for some Hong Kong bankers”, by Simon Mortlock
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Biden: How his victory could impact jobs in Asian banking”, by Simon Mortlock
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Regulators’ Revenge? Beijing’s Block of World’s Largest IPO is Trouble”, by Elizabeth Utley
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Ant Group fiasco reflects battle for China’s financial soul”
Quoted in an article entitled “Ant’s mega IPO in turmoil after Shanghai suspends listing”, by Narayanan Somasundaram and Nikki Sun
Quoted in an article entitled “Big fees and bragging rights lost: Ant bankers hit by shock IPO suspension”, by Scott Murdoch
Interview: “Instant View: Analysts react to suspension of Ant Group’s mega IPO”. Reporting by Scott Murdoch.
Mentioned in an article entitled “Segway owner’s IPO success opens new path for Chinese listings”, by Nikkei Asia Chief Banking and Financial Correspondent Narayanan Somasundaram
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Ant’s $34bn IPO to propel Shanghai’s bourse past global rivals”, by Hudson Lockett and Mercedes Ruehl
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Slim pickings: Ant to pay bankers up to $198 million in fees for Hong Kong IPO”, by Scott Murdoch
Quoted in an article entitled “China’s Ant Group set to raise more than $34bn in record IPO”, by Hudson Lockett
Quoted in an article entitled “Hong Kong bets on Ant’s giant IPO to keep up listings bonanza”, by Nikkei Asia Chief Banking and Financial Correspondent Narayanan Somasundaram
Quoted in an article entitled “Secrecy and speed: Inside Ant Group’s unusual IPO process”, by Kane Wu, Julie Zhu and Scott Murdoch
Quoted in an article entitled “Chinese listings rush boosts mainland banks and hits US rivals”, by Narayanan Somasundaram, Chief Banking and Financial Correspondent
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Hong Kong bankers expect bigger bonuses after Ant Financial IPO”, by Simon Mortlock
Quoted several times in an article entitled “BlackRock, Fidelity, T.Rowe set for huge boost from US$1B Ant investment”, by Echo Huang
Quoted in an article entitled “Ant Group delivers timely boost to Hong Kong listing market”, by Scott Murdoch
Quoted several times in an article entitled “Investment banks in line for bumper payday from Ant IPO”, by Hudson Lockett and Mercedes Ruehl
Participant in an internal survey on Asia Pacific stock exchanges
Interviewed for multiple feature articles on IPOs by this Swiss financial magazine
Mentioned in an article entitled “Banks avoid mentions of Hong Kong unrest in research for clients”, by Primrose Riordan, George Hammond, Hudson Lockett and Daniel Shane in Hong Kong
Quoted in an article entitled “Alibaba listing marks critical test for both Hong Kong and Beijing”, by Hudson Lockett, Daniel Shane and George Hammond
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Alibaba gets Hong Kong exchange green light for share sale”, by Daniel Shane and Mercedes Ruehl
One of only eight in-depth interviewees in the “Capital Markets in 2030: the future of equity capital markets” report
Lecture on IPOs, in connection with Nigel Davis’ course on IPO law
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “MSCI gives thumbs up to dual-class share structures”, by Asia markets correspondent Emma Dunkley
Quoted in an article entitled “Goldman, Citi Drop Chinese Peer-to-Peer Lenders After Crackdown”, by Cathy Chan and Chrystal Tse
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “World’s Top IPO Venue for 2018 Sees Worst Returns in Decade”, by Fox Hu, Ken Wang and Chrystal Tse
Quoted in an article entitled “Bear market weighs on Bitcoin miners”, by Michael Kern
Quoted in an article entitled “Bitmain and Ebang’s Hong Kong IPO dreams in question”, by Nikkei staff writer Coco Liu
Quoted several times in an article entitled “HKEX IPO parade continues with CStone filing”, by Elise Mak
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Innovent Biologics gains by a fifth on Hong Kong debut”, by Asia markets correspondent Emma Dunkley
Quoted in an article entitled “Hong Kong sweeteners fail to lure Chinese tech listings”, by Louise Lucas and Emma Dunkley
Quoted in an article entitled “Hong Kong plans to suspend trading in groups with shaky accounts”, by Asia markets correspondent Emma Dunkley
Quoted several times in an article entitled “China Renaissance shares plunge on trading debut”, by Asia markets correspondent Emma Dunkley
Judge for the Investment Banking Awards (IPOs and equity fund raising category) for this magazine owned by the Financial Times
Participant in a survey for a research project on disintermediated IPOs
Quoted several times in an article entitled “Battle between mainland and HKEX to list tech companies hots up”, by Asia markets correspondent Emma Dunkley
Quoted a number of times in an article entitled “Banks scramble to assemble Asian biotech IPO resources”, by Asia correspondent Emma Dunkley
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Hong Kong’s small-cap IPO frenzy finds new gear”, by Asia correspondent Emma Dunkley.
Panel member, “Writing a Novel”, undergraduate class on writing fiction
Lecture on IPOs as part of Nigel Davis‘ course on IPO law
Recorded interview on HSBC for this franco-german television channel, with Marc Roche and Jérôme Fritel
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “HK dual-class shares hang in the balance”, by John Loh
Quoted in an article entitled “Hong Kong a Strong Contender as Aramco Weighs Listing”
Quoted in a Bloomberg News article entitled “A 9,800% Stock Increase Exposes Hong Kong’s Billionaires on Paper”, by Robert Olsen and Benjamin Robertson
Panel member, “Writing a Novel”, undergraduate class on writing fiction
Lecture on IPOs as part of Nigel Davis‘ course on IPO law
Mentioned several times in the IFPHK’s response to the joint consultation paper on proposed enhancements to The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited’s decision-making and governance structure for listing regulation issued by the Securities and Futures Commission and the exchange
Quoted in a Reuters article entitled “Anbang’s Hong Kong IPO to lift veil on Chinese group’s backers”, by Dennis Thomas and Elzio Barreto
Quoted in a Bloomberg News article entitled “Chinese Insurance Giant Anbang Said to Seek IPO Bank Pitches”, with assistance by Heng Xie, Prudence Ho, Dingmin Zhang, Jonathan Browning, and Regina Tan
Interviewed for an article entitled “Aramco IPO sparks exchange scramble”, by James Gavin
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Hong Kong – IPOs – Chinese A1 filings: A risky business”, by Danielle Myles
Quoted in an article entitled “CDB Leasing Said to Price $799 Million IPO Near Bottom End”, by Regina Tan
Lecturer, SFO Refresher Course – IPO Sponsors in Hong Kong, on 27 and 29 June 2016.
Quoted in an article entitled “Hong Kong’s cornerstone investors dominate but drain IPOs of vitality”, by Elzio Barreto
Quoted in an article entitled “SFC consolidates role amid consultation on HK listings”, by John Loh
In-house course on Hong Kong’s IPO sponsor regime
Talk on IPOs and book signing, at the Kee Club in Hong Kong
Panel member at an education event entitled “Planning Your Novel”
Lecture on IPOs as part of Nigel Davis‘ course on IPO law
Quoted in an article entitled “Zeshang Bank Said to Delay Testing $1 Billion IPO Interest”, by Fox Hu and Regina Tan
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Maintaining Hong Kong’s listing stampede”, by Jemelyn Yadao
Lecture on IPOs as part of Nigel Davis‘ course on IPO law
Quoted in a Legal News and Analysis article, entitled “Weighted Voting Right Governance Structure: Reconsider Listing Of Family Business In Hong Kong”
Interviewed for an article on Asian ECM entitled “Better days ahead”, by Rashmi Kumar
Lecturer, SFO Refresher Course – IPO Sponsors in Hong Kong, on 9 and 11 December 2015.
Quoted in an article entitled “Public Goes Missing from Hong Kong IPOs as State Giants Buy”, by Fox Hu
Live interview with business anchor Haidi Lun on Hong Kong IPOs and Japan Post’s privatization
Quoted several times in an article entitled “The big picture for HK floats looks bright”, by Saheli Roy Choudhury
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “HKEx drops dual-class proposal after SFC thumbs down”, by John Loh
Live interview with anchor Noreen Mir on the “123 Show” to talk about my debut Hong Kong thriller, “Hard Underwriting”
Quoted in an article entitled “Wall Street banks feel equities fee pinch as Chinese competition bites”, by Elzio Barreto
Featured on the Faculty of Law of Hong Kong University’s blog
Lecturer, SFO Refresher Course – IPO Sponsors in Hong Kong, on 22 and 23 September 2015.
Abundantly cited in a research paper entitled “The role of prospectus documentation and prospectus liability”, by András Kecskés, PhD habil, Associate Professor, and Vendel Halász, PhD Student
Lecturer, “Overview of the new IPO sponsor regulatory regime and practice in Hong Kong” (preparatory course for the Paper 16 examinations for Representatives), on 28 and 31 August 2015.
Quoted in an article entitled “China’s Black Monday could crimp dealmaking”, by Ray Chan
In-house training on the IPO sponsor regime in Hong Kong, through the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute
Quoted in an article entitled “For China’s Hottest Stocks, a 77% Gain in Four Days is Bad News”, by Fox Hu
Live interview on Legend’s IPO trading debut in Hong Kong, with Rishaad Salamat on the “Trending Business” show
Lecturer, SFO Refresher Course – IPO Sponsors in Hong Kong, on 15 and 16 June 2015.
Interview with anchor Sophie Kamaruddin on Malaysia’s ECM markets for the “Moving Malaysia” evening programme
Course on IPOs, as part of the Masters in Finance programme, within the private equity module taught by Henri Arslanian
Presentation on IPOs to undergraduate, MBA and PhD students
Presentation to staff on trends in equity capital markets and book signing, as part of their “Technical Experts” series, in Kuala Lumpur
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Changing tides for Chinese IBs in Asia ECM”, by John Loh
Quoted in an article entitled “Chinese brokers brace for bigger H-share discount”, by John Loh
Quoted in an article entitled “HKBN underwhelms on its debut”, by Suzy Waite
Lecture on IPOs as part of Nigel Davis‘ course on IPO law
Quoted in an article entitled “Is Japan Post overpaying for Toll?”, by Leslie Shaffer
Lecture on IPOs as part of Nigel Davis‘ course on IPO law
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “HK IPOs seen slipping slightly in 2015”, by Suzy Waite
Quoted several times in an article entitled “Hong Kong/Singapore IPOs: Different Strokes”, by Managing Editor Mark Baker
Lecturer, refresher course on IPO sponsors in Hong Kong, on 12 and 15 December 2014.
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Hong Kong reopen for ECM business, for now” by Suzy Waite
Recorded interview on Dalian Wanda’s IPO in Hong Kong
Quoted in an article entitled “Morgan Stanley central in Chinese stock dispute” by the Associated Press
Quoted in an article entitled “Hong Kong Stock Regulators Struggle to Spot Fraud”, by Jeff Horwitz of the Associated Press in Washington
Lecturer, “Overview of the new IPO sponsor regulatory regime and practice in Hong Kong” (preparatory course for the Paper 16 examinations for Representatives), on 10 and 13 November 2014.
In-house training on the new IPO sponsor regulatory regime and practice in Hong Kong (preparatory course for the Paper 15 examinations for Principals) for an international investment bank in Hong Kong
Quoted in an article entitled “China’s CICC Chairman also leaving after CEO quits”, by Heng Xie and Engen Tham
Lecturer, “Overview of the new IPO sponsor regulatory regime and practice in Hong Kong” (preparatory course for the Paper 15 examinations for Principals), on 14, 16 and 21 October 2014.
Quoted in an article entitled “China investment bank CICC’s Levin Zhu resigns” by Engen Tham and Lawrence White
Panelist on IPOs at this event at the Excelsior hotel in Hong Kong
Quoted in an article entitled “IPO fundraisers arrive in Hong Kong despite civil strife”, by Ray Chan
Quoted in an article entitled “Hong Kong Banks Hit By Protests”, by Enda Curran
Quoted in an article entitled “Alibaba Sentiment Adds $3.1 Billion for top Tech Tycoons”, by Zijing Wu
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Cornerstones weight down Hong Kong IPOs”, by Suzy Waite
Quoted in an article entitled “Little need for HKEx dual-class proposal, bankers say”, by Lorraine Cushnie and Rashmi Kumar
Quoted in an article entitled “Beijing Decree Stirs Fear Over Hong Kong Status as Finance Hub”, by Enda Curran, Kathy Chu and James T. Areddy
Guest column entitled “Cornering elusive cornerstones”
Quoted in an article entitled “Bankers unconvinced as HKEx consults on dual shareholding”, by Lorraine Cushnie
Lecturer, refresher course on IPO sponsors in Hong Kong, on 12 and 14 August 2014.
Quoted in an article entitled “Investors face hard truths about IPO market in Hong Kong”, by Ray Chan and Enoch Yiu
Recorded television interview for the Asia Business Report programme on the re-launched IPO of WH Group, with Hong Kong correspondent Juliana Liu
Quoted and used as a source in the exchange’s Concept Paper on Weighted Voting Rights
Lecturer, “Overview of the new IPO sponsor regulatory regime and practice in Hong Kong” (preparatory course for the Paper 16 examinations for Representatives), on 29 and 31 July 2014.
Quoted in an article entitled “Too Many Bankers Hurt Hong Kong IPOs as Bacon Maker WH Drops 26”, by Fox Hu and Jonathan Browning
Recorded television interview on Hong Kong IPOs aired on Radio Television Brunei News
Lecturer, “Overview of the new IPO sponsor regulatory regime and practice in Hong Kong” (preparatory course for the Paper 15 examinations for Principals), on 30 June, 2 July and 7 July 2014.
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Sebi ECM reforms to trigger a slew of stake sales”, by Rashmi Kumar
Quoted in an article entitled “Lack of IPOs, buyout boom exacerbate Singapore’s bourse liquidity woes”, by Anshuman Daga
Quoted in an article entitled “Thai tycoon Charoen to raise close to $300 mln in hospitality trust IPO”, by Anshuman Daga and Saheed Azhar
Video interview with Asia banking reporter Enda Curran on the climate for investment banks in the region
Interview on international new listings in Asia, with Capital Markets Reporter Da-Young Kang
Quoted in an article entitled “China investment banks making market inroads”, by Jasper Moiseiwitsch
Interview with contributor Bee Lin Ang for the “Advising the Wise” section of the “Banking to Asia’s Blue Chips” report
Talk in Hong Kong on “IPO Banks: Pitch, Selection and Mandate”
Input on a case study on the IPO of Prada in 2011
Quoted in an article entitled “Regulators Step Up Probe Into Bank Hiring Overseas”, by Enda Curran and Jean Eaglesham
Quoted in an article entitled “29 Hong Kong Investment Banks Blew A US$6 Billion IPO And They Are All Blaming Each Other”, by Linette Lopez
Quoted in an article entitled “29 investment banks, one failed US$6 billion IPO: Who is to blame?”, by Ray Chan, George Chen and Nick Edwards
Quoted in an article entitled “Ex-Rothschild banker Yao faces tough Alibaba IPO test”, by Elzio Barreto
Recorded television interview on WH Group’s IPO in Hong Kong, with Hong Kong correspondent Juliana Liu
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Chaos of 29 banks worsens WH Group IPO shambles”, by Clare Hammond
Quoted in an article entitled “Alibaba Said to Plan Hong Kong-Style Fees for IPO Bankers”, by Leslie Picker, Zijing Wu and Fox Hu
Lecturer, refresher course on IPO sponsors in Hong Kong, on 7 and 9 April 2014
Quoted in an article entitled “Hong Kong IPO hopefuls get ready for ‘name and shame’ rule change”, by Elzio Barreto and Lawrence White
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Monetising Assets”, by Wing-Gar Cheng
Lecturer, “Overview of the new IPO sponsor regulatory regime and practice in Hong Kong” (preparatory course for the Paper 16 examinations for Representatives), on 17 and 20 March 2014.
Quoted in an article entitled “Alibaba’s ditch – How bad is it for Hong Kong exchange?”, by Ansuya Harjani
Guest column entitled “Hong Kong stock investors give foreign issuers cold shoulder”
(Lettre d’Information de l’Association des Auditeurs de l’IHEDN). Article on “IPO Banks: Pitch, Selection and Mandate”. No 103, March-April 2014
Quoted in an article entitled “Military-Linked Chinese Auction House to IPO in Hong Kong”, by Frederik Balfour
Lecture on IPOs as part of Nigel Davis‘ course on IPO law
Quoted in an article entitled “Wall Street Girds for China Bribery Probe as IPOs Beckon”, by Cathy Chan and Keri Geiger
Guest writer for a column entitled “The curse of ‘guanxi’ banking”
Lecturer, “Overview of the new IPO sponsor regulatory regime and practice in Hong Kong” (preparatory course for the Paper 15 examinations for Principals), on 10, 12 and 17 February 2014.
Quoted in an article entitled “JPMorgan Said to Quit Tianhe Chemicals IPO Amid Hiring probe”, by Cathy Chan
Quoted in an article entitled “Hong Kong bankers shake off lean spell as city regains IPO swagger”, by Elzio Barreto
Quoted in an article entitled “Li Ka-shing’s utility cuts trust IPO to $3.6 bln on valuation”, by Elzio Barreto
Guest column entitled “Market forces set to take charge in Chinese listing (well, almost)”
Quoted in an article entitled “Acquisitions and refinancing top the agenda”, by Jasper Moiseiwitsch and Ray Chan
Quoted in an article entitled “IPO surge sets up bright 2014 for Hong Kong”, by Jasper Moiseiwitsch
Lecture on IPOs as part of Nigel Davis‘ course on IPO law
Lecturer, refresher course on IPO sponsors in Hong Kong, on 2 and 3 December 2013.
Lecturer, “Overview of the new IPO sponsor regulatory regime and practice in Hong Kong” (preparatory course for the Paper 16 examinations for Representatives), on 14 and 15 November 2013.
Lecturer, “Overview of the new IPO sponsor regulatory regime and practice in Hong Kong” (preparatory course for the Paper 16 examinations for Representatives), on 11 and 21 November 2013.
by Harry Korine and Pierre-Yves Gomez, referenced in this book published by Cambridge University Press
Quoted in an article entitled “Huishang Bank Lures Wealthy Individuals Back to Hong Kong IPOs”, by Fox Hu
Live radio interview on Chinese bank IPOs in Hong Kong, on the “Money for Nothing” morning programme
Letter to the Editor, “More relevant template from Malaysia”
Interview with Brand Editor Alison Tudor-Ackroyd for the cover story of the October 2013 magazine, entitled “How to fix Hong Kong’s IPO machine”, with multiple quotes throughout this five page article.
Quoted in an article entitled “Is IPO a plausible exit strategy for Singapore startups?”, by Jacky Yap
Quoted in an article entitled “Power Assets Said to Seek $5 Billion from Unit Spinoff”, by Fox Hu, Michelle Yun and Jasmine Wang
Recorded television interview with Juliana Liu on the China Huishan Dairy IPO
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Singapore jumps to second spot in global IPO activity”, by writer Katie Holliday
Referenced twice in an article entitled “Cornerstone investors in IPOs -an Asian perspective”, by Tze-Gay Tan and Jeanne Ong, partners in Allen & Gledhill LLP, Singapore, (2013, volume 8, No 4).
Lecturer, refresher course on IPO sponsors in Hong Kong, on 23 and 30 September 2013.
Quoted in an article entitled “Goldman, HSBC spat over Huishan IPO highlights Chinese squeeze on banks” by Michael Flaherty and Elzio Barreto
Quoted in “Ablauf Eines Initial Public Offering an Einer Deutschen Borse Und Die Rolle Des Abschlussprufers” by Yu-Hui Liu, published by Grin Verlag
Quoted in an article entitled “Tycoons Usurped by SOEs in China IPOs as Returns Tumble” by Fox Hu and Emma Bi
Quoted in an article entitled “Asian IPOs Brave Choppy Markets” by writer Katie Holliday
Live interviews on the Hong Kong IPO market with anchors Oriel Morrison and Emily Chan on the Cash Flow show
Quoted in an article entitled “Goldman Sachs names Hitchner as Asia Head, Replacing Ryan”, by Jonathan Browning
Interview on mainland China’s IPO markets for the magazine of the Hong Kong CPAs, with George W. Russell
Interview with Sophie He for an article entitled “IPO’s second wind” as part of the Hong Kong Competitiveness Report
Quoted in an article entitled “Malaysia tycoon plans IPO of football club Cardiff City”, by Yantoultra Ngui
Interview for an article entitled “Hong Kong’s IPO drought” for the magazine’s June issue, with equities reporter Aiko Hayashi
Quoted in an article entitled “Sinopec Engineering Said to Raise $1.8 Billion in IPO”, by Fox Hu
Quoted in an article entitled “China Galaxy IPO raises $1.1 billion, priced for first day pop”, by Elzio Barreto
Quoted in an article entitled “Hotels hope you’ll take it on trust”, by Jasper Moiseiwitsch
Author of a guest column entitled “Les bourses asiatiques connaissent des retournements de situation”
Interview on Chinese IPOs in Hong Kong (for the June edition), with Christopher Beddor
Quoted in an article entitled “How to prevent getting wiped out by a rights offer”, by Jasper Moiseiwitsch
“Four Star” review – “Excellent guide to what really goes on. For those of us who occupy other niches in the deal universe (documenting the deals) and who always wondered “what do the bankers do all day?”, this book answers the questions”
Quoted in an article entitled “Goldman hires Morgan Stanley’s Asia investment banking head” by Lawrence White, Elzio Barreto and Stephen Aldred
Live radio interview on the “Money for Nothing” programme, on China’s IPOs dipping to record lows
Lecture on IPOs as part of Nigel Davis‘ course on IPO law
Quoted in an article by CNBC Asia writer Katie Holliday, entitled “Asia’s IPO Market Just Got Its Buzz Back”
Quoted in an article by Lawrence White and Elzio Barreto, entitled “Goldman reaps fee bonanza from record Sinopec deal”
Quoted in an article by Lai Ying-kit, entitled “Auction time for some of Henry Tang’s wine”
Moderator of a panel discussion on the listing mechanism in Hong Kong at the 2nd version of this conference (at which I already presented in November 2011)
Quoted in an article entitled “The Pull of Bursa” by Senior Correspondent (Money Desk) Anita Gabriel
Quoted in an article by Zach Coleman, entitled “Why Hong kong isn’t likely to reclaim the global IPO crown”
Quoted in an article by CNBC.com Asia writer Jean Chua, entitled “Is 2012 as Bad as It Gets for Hong Kong’s IPOs?”
Interview with Jennifer Pak in Hong Kong on prospects for IPOs in 2013
Lecture on IPOs as part of Nigel Davis‘ course on IPO law
Quoted in an article by equity capital markets reporter Elzio Barreto, entitled “China insurer PICC debut shines through Hong Kong IPO gloom”
Quoted in an article by CNBC.com Asia writer Jean Chua, entitled “There’s More Upside for China’s PICC – Here Is Why”
Live interview on PICC’s IPO debut in Hong Kong – with anchor Rishaad Salamat in the “On The Move Asia” show
Recorded TV interview on PICC Group’s IPO, with Hong Kong correspondent Juliana Liu and aired
Contributor to the “Hong Kong IPO guide 2013”, published in both English and Chinese
Quoted several times in an article by Fox Hu and Zhang Dingmin, entitled “PICC Leans on Cornerstones for Biggest 2012 Hong Kong IPO”
Interview with Assistant Producer Ansuya Harjani for an article entitled “Is IPO Fever Returning to the Hong Kong Market?”
Live radio interview on IPOs for the rest of the year and the 2013 pipeline, in the “Hong Kong Today” proramme with Andrew Wood
Quoted in an article by Netty Ismail on Malaysian tycoon Desmond Lim, entitled “Billionaire Lim Unmasked as Pavilion REIT Outpaces Malaysia IPOs”
Live radio interview IPO market conditions, on the “Money For Nothing” programme, hosted by anchor Bryan Curtis
Quoted several times in an article entitled “Malaysia Clears Path for IPOs of Business Trusts” by Joyce Koh and Elffie Chew
Quoted in an article entitled “China’s Zhejiang Shibao jumps over 6 times on Shenzhen IPO” by Kazunori Takada and Samuel Chen
Quoted several times in a study on cross-border IPOs entitled “Equity sans Frontières: Trends in cross-border IPOs and an outlook for the future”
Live interview on Astro Malaysia’s IPO debut in Kuala Lumpur – and Asian IPOs generally – with anchor Rishaad Salamat in the “On The Move Asia” show
Interview on Astro Malysia’s debut – and on Asian IPOs generally – with anchor Rico Hizon as part of the “Asia Business Report” programme
Presentation on IPOs to 40 participants of the technology and content platform in Hong Kong
Speaker at the HKSI Career Day, on life as an equity capital markets investment banker
Presentation on recent developments in equity capital markets in Asia
Interviewed for an article entitled “National State secrets must have a legal basis” (陳文敏:「國家機密」須有法律依據) by Kong Hoi Ni
Guest column (cover story) entitled “Deals and meals” for the Food & Wine supplement on business “power” lunches
Live radio interview on Facebook’s forthcoming 2Q and first set of results following its IPO, on the “Money For Nothing” programme, hosted by anchor Bryan Curtis
Quoted multiple times in an article entitled “Malaysia IPO Market To Keep Edge Over Regional Rivals” by Senior Writer Dhara Ranasinghe
Interview on Asian IPOs in Hong Kong, on the “Squawk Box” show with anchors Lisa Oake and Bernie Lo and Anthony Scaramucci, Managing Partner of SkyBridge Capital
Recorded interview for ABC Radio in Sydney on the subject of Russian IPOs in Hong Kong, with journalist Stanley Correy
Interview on Hong Kong IPOs with George W. Russell, Editor of this magazine for the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, on 6 July 2012 for the August 2012 issue. With more than 49,000 copies distributed each month, A Plus is not only a membership magazine for the Institute, but also one of the most widely circulated English-language monthly magazines in Hong Kong – and the largest-circulating business publication there.
Live radio interview on Malaysian and Hong Kong IPOs, on the “Money For Nothing” programme, hosted by anchor Bryan Curtis
Live interview on Felda Global Ventures’ IPO debut in Kuala Lumpur with anchor Rishaad Salamat in the “On The Move Asia” show
Interview for an article entitled “Hong Kong slips down the IPO rankings” by Robert Cookson
Quoted in a university thesis entitled “Le IPO nel settore del lusso: conviene ancora quotarsi in Italia? Il caso Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. vs Prada S.p.A.”, by Giovanni Barone
Profile and interview by reporter May Chan with the title “Will Philippe Espinasse be the next David Webb?” (in traditional Chinese characters)
Recorded radio interview on Asian IPOs with presenter Linda Duffin on “The World Today”, one of the BBC’s top news programmes
Live radio interview on the postponed, $1 billion Graff Diamonds IPO in Hong Kong and other recent flotations, on the “Money For Nothing” programme, hosted by anchor Bryan Curtis
Quoted in an article entitled “Graff’s failure casts cloud over Asian IPOs” by Robert Cookson in Hong Kong
Quoted in an article entitled “Graff Diamonds pulls Hong Kong IPO” by Robert Cookson and Jennifer Hughes in Hong Kong and Ajay Makan in New York
Live panel radio interview on the “Backchat” show with anchors Bryan Curtis and Mike Weeks, as well as fellow panellists David M. Webb and Charles Mok, on the subject of the Facebook IPO
Interview for an article on the Graff Diamonds IPO in Hong Kong with Ansuya Harjani, entitled “Graff’s ‘Risky’ Revenue Model Could Hurt Hong Kong IPO”
Live studio interview on Graff Diamonds and other IPOs in Hong Kong, for the global prime time “Worldwide Exchange” show with anchors Kelly Evans and Ross Westgate in London
Interview with reporter May Chan for an article on the Hong Kong SFC’s consultation on IPO sponsors
Interview with contributor Shu-Ching Jean Chen for an article entitled “HK threatens to jail dodgy IPO bankers”
Interview with Investigations Editor Tom Allard on Clive Palmer’s attempted IPO for Resourcehouse in Hong Kong
Interview for a master programme thesis on the subject of IPOs for fashion companies
Live interview on Haitong Securities’ IPO debut in Hong Kong with anchor Rishaad Salamat in the “On The Move Asia” show
Quoted in an article by Paul J. Davies, Robert Cookson and Sarah Mishkin entitled “Investors hang fire over Asia’s IPO pipeline”
Recorded interview for ABC Radio in Sydney on the subject of Resourcehouse’s attempted IPO in Hong Kong in May/June 2011, with journalist Stanley Correy, on 2 April 2012. The link for this feature, part of the Background Briefingseries, can be found HERE
Live interview on RTHK radio in Hong Kong, in the “Hong Kong Today” early morning show with business news presenter Andrew Wood
Lecture on “IPOs: An (Ex) Banker’s Perspective” as part of Nigel Davis‘ course on IPO law
Interview on Manchester United’s proposed IPO in Singapore in 2011, with Christopher Wilson, in the March 2012 issue under the caption “Asian IPOs: a tale of two cities”
Interview (in French) with journalist Amélie Laurin. The title of the feature was “Les banques françaises ont des stratégies de niche”
Video interview on the website of the Financial Times. I was interviewed by Robert Cookson and the title of the feature was “Has the the boom in Hong Kong IPOs come to an end and what deals should we be looking out for?”
Quoted in an article entitled “Sunshine Oilsands’ HK listing raises $575m” by Robert Cookson
Quoted in an article entitled “Bankers turn to shadow books as Hong Kong IPO market stutters” by equity capital markets reporter Elzio Barreto
Recorded television interview on the Asia Business Report show with Rico Hizon, on prospects for IPOs in 2012
Quoted in an article by journalist Yves-Marc Le Reour entitled “La réticence des investisseurs se confirme vis-à-vis des IPO chinoises”
Quoted in an article by Robert Cookson in Hong Kong and Gregory Meyer in New York, entitled “China Eclipses US As Top IPO Venue”
Live interview on RTHK radio in Hong Kong, in the “Hong Kong Today” early morning show with business news presenter Mike Weeks
Interviewed by reporter Ellen Sheng for an article entitled “Coach to List on Hong Kong Exchange”
Featured in the “Inner Circle of Finance” column written by hedge fund manager Edward C.K. Chin
Presentation to the Corporate Finance Interest Group (CFIG) of the Institute on what makes a successful IPO, at HKUST Business School, 15/F Hong Kong Club Building, 3A Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong, at 12:45pm on 28 November 2011 (additional presentation, by popular demand)
Live interview on IPOs in Hong Kong with Asia Business Report anchor Sharanjit Leyl, at 07:30am HKT
Quoted in an article entitled “NEWSMAKER-Ex-UBS star shakes and stirs at BofA Asia” by equity capital markets reporter Elzio Barreto on Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s head of Asia-Pacific global corporate and investment banking, Matthew Koder
Live interview on IPOs in Hong Kong with anchor Rishaad Salamat in the “On The Move Asia” show, at 09:10am HKT
Presentation to the Corporate Finance Interest Group (CFIG) of the Institute on what makes a successful IPO, at HKUST Business School, 15/F Hong Kong Club Building, 3A Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong, at 12:45pm
Quoted in an article entitled “Greater China firms brave markets with $11 billion in IPOs” by Thomson Reuters equity capital markets reporter Elzio Barreto
Presentation arranged by the European Union Business Information Programme of the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong at the Stock Exchange, Exchange Auditorium, Exchange Exhibition Hall, 1/F., One and Two Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong, from 2pm to 5:30pm
Quoted in an article entitled “Citic Securities Said To Raise $1.7B In Hong Kong”, by reporter Fox Hu
Live interview on IPOs in Asia with anchor Rishaad Salamat in the “On The Move Asia” show, at 10:40am HKT
Interview for an article under the DEALTALK series, by Elzio Barreto, entitled “Market turmoil takes toll on Hong Kong, Singapore IPOs”
Cited in an article on Fitness First’s proposed IPO in Singapore by Kang Wan Chern, entitled “Manager@Work: Riding on the fitness craze”
Private breakfast presentation to a delegation of the European Parliament on local IPO opportunities for European companies, arranged by the European Union Business Information Programme of the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, at Club Lusitano in Hong Kong
Interview for an article by Robert Cookson, entitled “Mongolia set for $3bn coal triple listing”
Interview for an article by Thomson Reuters equity capital markets reporter Elzio Barreto on the impact of equity market falls on IPOs, entitled “China Everbright Delays $6 Billion Offer; Market Rout Hits IPOs”
Quoted in an article on the listing by introduction of Coach in Hong Kong, in an article by Bien Perez entitled “Coach On Track For Hong Kong Listing”
In-house presentation in Hong Kong for about 70 of its banking, broking, wealth management, support staff and interns
“IPO: A Global Guide” was featured at the Hong Kong book fair from 20 to 26 July 2011
Presentation and book signing, at 12:30pm at 15/F The Hong Kong Club Building, 3A Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong
Interview for an article by Thomson Reuters equity capital markets reporter Elzio Barreto on listings by introduction in Hong Kong, entitled “Hong Kong Investors Snub Flurry Of “Introduction” Listings”
Interview for an article by Thomson Reuters equity capital markets reporter Elzio Barreto on market conditions for IPOs, entitled “Lofty Valuations At Risk As Asia IPO Withdrawals Hit Record”
Interview for an article by Florence de Changy, entitled “Se faire coter à Hongkong, à l’instar de Prada, est très tendance”
Interview for an article by Thomson Reuters equity capital markets reporter Elzio Barreto, together with Elisa Anzolin and Gianluca Semeraro, on the Prada IPO, entitled “Prada raises US$2.1 billion In HK IPO, Below Target, On Risk Aversion”
Interview for an article by reporter Fox Hu on the trading debut for Samsonite’s IPO in Hong Kong, entitled “Samsonite Slump, Market Tumble Loom Over Prada IPO Pricing”
Live interview on Samsonite’s IPO trading debut with London-based anchor Linzie Janis in the “First Look With Linzie Janis” show
Also in cooperation with the Finnish Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong; the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong; the Singapore Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong; and the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macau. Presentation and book signing at Club Lusitano, 16 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong
Interview with Deputy Editor Sameera Anand for an article on the Milan Station IPO in Hong Kong, entitled “Cashing In On The Lure Of Designer Handbags”
Interview with writer Ellen Sheng on Prada’s IPO, for an article entitled “Prada IPO Sees Mixed Reaction”
Presentation and book signing at 2/F Duke of Wellington House, 14 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong
An interview with Deputy Editor Jasper Moiseiwitsch in the “Money Post” Supplement. The article was introduced as “Confessions of an IPO banker” on the cover of the supplement, and the title was “In deal search, simplicity counts”
Presentation and book signing at 24/F Wing On Building, 111 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong
Interview for an article entitled “Why Not Everyone Loves Business Trusts”
An article on the liberalization of China’s financial system, which quoted “IPO: A Global Guide”
Live interview on IPOs in Asia with anchor Rishaad Salamat in the “On The Move Asia” show
Recorded interview with Asia markets reporter and producer Kei Okamura in Hong Kong
Live interview on RTHK radio in Hong Kong, in the “Hong Kong Today” early morning show with business news presenter Nick Beacroft
Five Star” review – “The market’s best book on IPOs. The whole process is covered from pitching to aftermarket management, and there are many examples from a variety of countries across every continent. I would definitely recommend it to anyone with an interest in equity capital markets”
“Four Star” review – “Recommend with enthusiasm! I met Philippe at his book signing ceremony in Hong Kong in April, 2011, and ended up having a good chat with him afterwards. Philippe was a veteran investment banker with deep knowledge of the IPO process. I recommend his book with enthusiasm! Edward Chin, Hedge Fund Manager & Contributing Columnist at the Hong Kong Economic Journal.”
Featured in the “Inner Circle of Finance” column written by hedge fund manager Edward C.K. Chin (visible on the Chinese language version of this website)
(Lettre d’Information de l’Association des Auditeurs de l’IHEDN), No 86, May-June 2011
“Five Star” review – “First-rate account of the ins and outs of the IPO process. Clear, comprehensive account of the all the factors and processes that go into making a successful IPO, whether this be in Asia, the US or elsewhere, as written by someone who obviously knows this stuff inside out. Am amazed that nobody has actually written this kind of book before- others tend to be very dry, academic in style whereas this is based on ‘real world’ empirical experience. Particularly good in pointing out the myths and realities of modern equity capital markets, and so is particularly useful for newbies in this field. Essential reading for all corporates envisaging ipo’ing, financial sponsors considering IPO exits or younger bankers needing to get quickly up to speed on this topic.“
Interview with, and book review and article by, Equity Editor Nick Jacob on 28 April 2011. The book was also mentioned in that same issue in a lead article with the title “A Flawed IPO Process?”
“Five Star” review – “The most complete book on international IPOs in the market. It covers transactions in the US, Europe and Asia. Many case studies are included to illustrate all the concepts. The extensive glossary is a real plus.“
“Five Star” review – “The best guide on IPOs by far and for once one that isn’t confined to the US market. All aspects are well covered – documentation, valuation and marketing. A must read for anyone with an interest in equity capital markets.“
“Five Star” review – “An IPO book that tells it how it is. The best book on IPOs I have read by far. First, it’s global in its outlook, not jus t confined to the US. It’s also the only book I have read on the subject that talks about IPOs in Asia, which is fast becoming the premier market for new equity issues. Second, it looks at the entire process, from the de cision to go public, to the appointment of banks, documentation, valuation and marketing issues – right down to stabilization and aftermarket management. The book is written by an ex- ECM banker and it certainly shows. A great read for my team.“
“Five Star” review – “Best guide to the IPO process on the market. In this comprehensive and thorough book, Mr Espinasse has distilled the IPO process into a practical guide that will help newcomers and experienced market practitioners alike. Other books dealing with this subject are either too academic or too ge neral – “IPO: A Global Guide” hits the right balance between these two extremes and is a valuable resource – I would recommend it.”
Interview with, and article by, reporter May Chan
Live interview with anchor Susan Li in her “First Up” show