Equity capital markets
During the past week, activity in Asia ex-Japan equity capital markets totalled $2.2 billion from seven deals, as of lunchtime on Friday, down from the $5.2 billion raised during the previous week. That brings year-to-date volumes to $125.7 billion, down 7% year-on-year and marking the lowest year-to-date level since 2009 ($102.3 billion).