M&A Market Seeing 'Chilling Effect' of Political Overlay: UBS

The video discusses the current trends and challenges in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), highlighting the political factors affecting cross-border deals, particularly in Europe and APAC. It examines the financial environment, noting the availability of cheap money and its impact on deal valuations. The video also explores corporate strategies, such as debt raising and share buybacks, and the cautious approach of international buyers, especially from China. Finally, it addresses the shift in capital raising preferences of Chinese companies from New York to Hong Kong.

In what ways are investors currently perceiving the M&A market?

What trends are observed regarding Chinese companies raising capital in the US versus Hong Kong?