Despite geopolitical uncertainties and market volatility, global IPO activity in the first three months of 2018 posted strong results to start the year. Global IPO markets raised US$42.8b in Q1 2018, a 28% year-over-year (YOY) increase on Q1 2017.
Intentions to divest in Oceania are at record levels – driven by ongoing pressure to evolve existing business models amid rapidly advancing technology, according to the EY Global Corporate Divestment Study, an annual survey of 1,000 executives worldwide.