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How Malaysia Won 66% of the SEA IPO Market in H1 2025
25 mins·12:00, 24 Jul 2025
How Malaysia Won 66% of the SEA IPO Market in H1 2025
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12:00, 24 Jul 2025
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Guest: Wong Kar Choon, Transactions Accounting Support Partner, Deloitte Malaysia
In the first half of 2025, Malaysia's IPO market solidified its position as a regional powerhouse, capturing an incredible 66% of all capital raised in Southeast Asia. But as global headwinds and trade tensions persist, is this impressive momentum sustainable?
Wong Kar Choon, a Transactions Accounting Support Partner at Deloitte Malaysia, joins us to unpack the findings from their latest report on the region's capital markets. He explains the key factors behind Malaysia's success, the strategic "flight to quality" trend among investors, and what businesses must do to prepare for a successful listing.
We discuss:
The key factors driving Malaysia's IPO market dominance.
The "flight to quality" trend and what it means for aspiring issuers.
How geopolitical risks and trade tariffs are impacting the landscape.
The outlook for Malaysia's IPO pipeline in the second half of 2025.
Key advice for businesses preparing to go public, including crafting a compelling "equity story."
For business leaders, founders, and investors, this is a deep dive into the trends, risks, and opportunities in today's IPO landscape.
Presenter: Roshan Kanesan
Producer: Roshan Kanesan, Kishan Sivaswamy
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