18 Sep 2023
Editorial
There is a case to be made for cautious optimism in the current economy and for deal makers to keep busy at the “TOPP” while waiting for the market revival.
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Issue 9
EDITORIAL
18 Sep 2023
Editorial
We explore how the increasing investor interest , favourable structural growth drivers and a maturing domestic market, are fueling a surge in the Indian M&A market.
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18 Sep 2023
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As the world collectively grapples with the challenges posed by climate change, renewable energy will be an important driver of the energy transition.
18 Sep 2023
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In the current environment, RMB funding is gaining a cost advantage over funding denominated in other currencies, making it more appealing to borrowers.
18 Sep 2023
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Private capital in Australia is maturing and generating strong AUM, and a significant increase in activity is expected across Australia’s private capital market as we move towards calendar year 2024.
ECONOMIC SPOTLIGHT
Alicia Garcia Herrero, Chief Economist, Asia Pacific, Natixis, and the Asia Pacific Research team
Exploring potential implications of China’s mortgage rate cuts on banks and households
Although China has cut mortgage rates a few times since 2022, households do not seem to bother as home purchases remain stagnant. Beyond the very weak sentiment, another reason is the long list of home purchase restrictions and red tape previously in place to curb prices and transactions.
Further Reading
NETWORK IN THE NEWS
Natixis CIB ranks 1st in the Southeast Asia M&A market for Renewables
Dealogic rankings for 2022, by deal value.
Natixis-backed Azure Capital announces senior promotions
Three senior promotions announced at Azure Capital, including the firm’s first female partner.
BlackRock raises $500m for ‘world’s biggest battery’
Azure Capital advised Akaysha Energy and BlackRock on their equity funding for the Waratah Super Battery.
Thales Proposes to acquire Tesserent, expanding its global cybersecurity leadership
Azure Capital advised Thales on its proposed acquisition of Tesserent, one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest cybersecurity companies.
Asia-Pacific bank M&A to stay subdued after Q2 drop as headwinds remain
Miranda Zhao shared her views on the factors impacting M&A deals in Asia-Pacific’s banking sector.
South Korean giant sparks partner search for NSW solar, battery assets
Hanwha Energy Australia tapped Azure Capital to find an investment partner for its solar and battery storage assets in NSW.
Azure Capital to expand Sydney Office through senior appointments
Azure Capital announced the expansion of its Sydney leadership team - senior Partner Adrian Arundell relocates from Perth and Ben Sloman joins as Director.
M&A activity in Asia-Pacific may bounce back after tepid Q1 as economies reopen
Miranda Zhao shared her outlook on Asia Pacific M&A.
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INDUSTRY TRENDS
Asia-Pacific CEOs eye AI and dealmaking, as fears of a severe recession fade
Asia-Pacific CEOs are embracing opportunities created by AI as part of their digital transformation strategies.
M&A among Japanese companies jump 80% in domestic restructuring push
A softening yen and stock market pressure has sparked flurry of dealmaking in Japan.
M&A in technology in Asia-Pacific increased in Q2 2023
In the Asia-Pacific technology industry, there were 319 M&A deals announced in Q2 2023, worth a total value of $10.3bn.
Global M&A by the Numbers: Q2 2023
Macro environment headwinds, such as global uncertainty and continued increasing of interest rates by central banks to tackle inflation, continued to affect the worldwide M&A market in Q2.
Gulf presents M&A prospects in the Middle East area
Investment banks are projecting a flurry of M&A activity in Indonesia this year – some driven by sustainable growth prospects, others by distress
Hong Kong and China interest in AI and regtech ‘palpable’ despite soft fintech funding: report
Interest is strong in leveraging artificial intelligence and regtech throughout the region.
ESG a ‘make or break’ factor in M&A in 2023
Regulation will play a big role in re/insurance M&A activity this year as re/insurers and investors look for accelerated growth.
M&A Midyear Report 2023: It Takes Two to Make a Market
The strategic M&A market is in limbo as both buyers and sellers navigate this strange economy.
Top Sports Tech M&A and Funding Trends to Watch As Dealmaking Surges
More than 100 sports-tech mergers and acquisitions were announced in Q2 2023, totaling $14.5 billion in value.
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