Questions around this news
What was the IPO Conference 2023?
VCI Global organised the conference at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur from October 25 to 26, 2023. Its theme was “Journey to US Capital Market.” The event was intended to give companies, investors and industry professionals information about pursuing an initial public offering in the United States.
What topics did the conference cover?
The programme addressed dynamics and opportunities in US capital markets, current capital-market trends, and cross-border listings in the United States. The release says that speakers and panellists shared insights on these subjects with attendees, including C-suite executives and board members of listed companies from around the world.
Who attended and spoke at the conference?
The conference drew over 200 attendees, including C-suite and board members of listed companies globally. Speakers and panellists included Tony Tian, Head of Capital Markets at US Tiger Securities, and Drew Bernstein, Co-Chairman of Marcum Asia CPAs LLP. The release also names sponsors from securities, accounting and legal firms.
What is a cross-border listing?
A cross-border listing is when a company lists its shares on an exchange in a country other than its home country, sometimes while also trading at home. The process can involve meeting the host market’s regulatory, financial reporting and disclosure requirements, as well as coordinating obligations across jurisdictions.
What is an initial public offering?
An initial public offering, or IPO, is a company’s first sale of shares to public investors. It typically involves preparing financial disclosures, satisfying regulatory requirements, and working with advisers and underwriters to offer and distribute shares. After the offering, the company’s shares may trade on a public stock exchange.
Over 200 industry and business leaders gather to gain insights on US IPO strategies, market dynamics, and cross-border listing opportunity
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 2, 2023 -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) organised the “IPO Conference 2023” which was held at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur from 25 to 26 October.
In line with the conference theme of “Journey to US Capital Market”, the key objective of the conference was to serve as a platform for companies, investors, and industry professionals alike to gain in-depth knowledge on how to execute successful initial public offerings (“IPOs”) in the US capital market.
Caption : From Left to right: Ross Carmel, Dan McClory, Datuk Karen Liew, Datuk Victor Hoo, Tony Tian, Datuk Vincent Hong, Michael J. Blankenship, Ying Li, Jason Ye, Drew Bernstein
During the conference, which was attended by over 200 attendees, participants were given insights into the US capital market’s dynamics and opportunities, current capital market trends and cross border listing in the US, amongst others, by prominent speakers and panellists. The speakers and panellists include Tony Tian, Head of Capital Markets, US Tiger Securities; and Drew Bernstein, the Co-Chairman of Marcum Asia CPAs LLP, to name a few.
The congregation of such esteemed personalities provided a platform for the participants, who were C-suite and board members of listed companies globally, to foster strategic connections.
Some of the more prominent sponsors of the conference include US Tiger Securities, Boustead Securities, Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li LLC, Marcum Asia CPAs LLP, Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP, Winston & Strawn, and Ortoli Rosenstadt Ye LLP.
“We are pleased that the conference is well received and more importantly fulfilled its purpose of providing the investment community insights into the US capital markets. On behalf of VCI Global, I would like to thank all the sponsors who undoubtedly contributed to the success of this conference,” said Dato’ Victor Hoo, Group Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VCI Global.
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At a glance
- Company
- VCI Global Limited
- Ticker
- NASDAQ: VCIG
- Announcement
- Event
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Key figures
- Conference attendees
- over 200
People
- Dato’ Victor HooGroup Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
- Tony TianHead of Capital Markets, US Tiger Securities
- Drew BernsteinCo-Chairman of Marcum Asia CPAs LLP
