China Clears Fewest HK Listing Applications in Eight Months
Only three firms received the China Securities Regulatory Commission's nod to proceed with their fundraising plans in Hong Kong, according to figures compiled by Bloomberg. That's the lowest monthly tally since November and a fraction of the 16 companies that got greenlit in June.
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