HONG KONG: Hong Kong and Singapore are trying to get in on the boom in blank-cheque company listings, while safeguarding investors from what some say is a bubble about to burst.
Authorities in the Asian financial hubs are mulling tighter frameworks than in the United States for listings of special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC).
The US-led dealmaking boom has raised about US$100bil (RM413bil) so far this year even though it’s now showing signs of fizzling amid increased scrutiny by regulators.
“They are a bit too late to the party so it’s good that they are cautious, ” said Justin Tang, head of Asian research at United First Partners in Singapore.