Australia Moves to Speed up IPO Process to Counter Listings Slump

The ASX is shrinking – a plan to get more companies to float does not go far enough

Whenever a high-profile company lists on the Australian stock market it attracts much excitement. Employees and founders enjoy some financial gains and investors get a chance to invest in a potentially exciting stock. For these reasons, fast-food chain Guzman Y Gomez was one of the biggest financial events of 2024. It undertook an initial public offering which meant for the first time, its shares were available to the public and started being t…

Australia regulator trials faster IPO process as listings hit decade low

Australia's securities regulator said on Tuesday it would trial changes to speed up initial public offerings that are at a decade low by implementing recommendations from earlier reviews and allowing faster access for retail investors.

Australia moves to speed up IPO process to counter listings slump

Regulator wants to give companies greater certainty with early informal review of filings

ASIC unveils streamlined IPO applications process to save shrinking ASX ...

Australia trials faster IPOs as funds raised through them hit 10-year low

Changes could shave as much as one week off the typical 20-week IPO process and reduce deal execution risk

Australia to Shorten IPO Process by a Week to Attract Listings

The Australian Securities Investment Commission will begin testing a more streamlined process for local initial public offerings to encourage more companies to list in the country.