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Healthcare and pharma M&A in Vietnam: key considerations for foreign investors
Vietnam’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors are entering a defining decade, with demand for high‑quality care accelerating, driven by an ageing population, rising incomes and a government eager to modernise the system. ...
Education M&A in Vietnam: a legal roadmap for foreign investors
Vietnam’s private education sector is experiencing rapid growth, underpinned by favourable demographics and a strong national commitment to educational advancement. ...
The ASX Listing Rules up for review but still fit for purpose: the case for retaining the existing policy settings on reverse takeovers
Merger transactions without a vote of the shareholders of each merger party are back in the headlines as a second deal sparks fresh tension and mounting calls from the Australian investment community ...
Vietnam bond investment guide
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of corporate bonds, and discusses some key legal and practical issues for foreign investors and domestic issuers on bond transactions in Vietnam. ...
Australian debt capital markets: enhanced conditions and growing issuance volumes
With $13.3 billion raised by corporates in the Australian corporate bond market in the first half of 2024, the volumes speak for themselves. Our clients are reporting generally favourable issuance conditions, with strong levels of subscriptions, good access to longer tenor and support in secondary ...
Vietnam cross-border lending guide
Vietnam continues to be an attractive destination for foreign investors. Both Vietnamese and foreign-invested enterprises constantly require debt capital from overseas lenders to establish and grow their businesses. Further, the demand for cross-border financing has also been boosted by a growing nu ...
Fundraising – making the most of convertible notes
A noticeable fundraising trend in the first half of calendar year 2023 has been ASX-listed entities issuing convertible notes to strategic investors – which has caught the ASX's attention. In this Insight, we explain what potential issuers and investors need to know when issuing convertible notes. ...
Best practice ESG due diligence for energy investments
This Insight explores proven ways dealmakers can close energy deals efficiently, while maximising value creation and managing ESG risks. ...
Treasurer temporarily amends continuous disclosure laws during COVID-19 crisis
The Treasurer has used his emergency powers under the Corporations Act (the Act) to temporarily modify the operation of Australia's continuous disclosure laws. The Treasurer's release states that the changes are designed to enable listed companies to more confidently provide earnings guidance ...
RBA expands repo eligibility to include corporate bonds
The RBA has announced changes aimed at kick-starting demand for corporate bonds in the COVID-19 environment. To take advantage of the RBA's support, corporate treasurers and their financial advisers should consider applying to have their securities eligible for purchase by the RBA, bearing in mind the eligibility criteria we have summarised in this note. ...