When companies fundraise using debt (e.g., bond issuance) or equity (e.g., initial public offering), they prepare a book called the prospectus for investor roadshows and marketing. Investors typically refer to a prospectus for crucial information about the company, including but not limited to the following: A prospectus often contains hundreds of pages with detailed information […]
Market Backdrop In recent years, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) has emerged as an important aspect of corporate governance and responsible business practices globally. The growing emphasis on ESG reflects the recognition that businesses must operate in a socially and environmentally responsible manner to thrive in the long term. Investors are increasingly considering ESG factors
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Background In the fast-paced world of commercial and industrial lending, banks face the ongoing challenge of efficiently and accurately assessing the creditworthiness of companies. The traditional credit assessment process involves meticulous manual work, requiring extensive analysis of financial statements, business models, industry dynamics, credit histories, collateral, and compliance postures. Credit and lending products, on average,
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Background Following the release of the Paris Agreement, both Hong Kong and China have set ambitious climate targets to limit the increase of the global average temperature. As set out in Hong Kong’s Climate action plan, the government aims to lower emissions 36% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. To this end, Hong
Investors and analysts frequently refer to a stock prospectus before making a deal. However, a prospectus can often contain thousands of pages of information. Each statement within a prospectus must undergo rigorous verification and scrutiny to ensure it is both accurate and complete. So, who is responsible for ensuring that the content of a prospectus