AI boom puts Asia equity fundraising on track for record
Companies across Asia-Pacific have raised $327.1 billion through equity deals so far in 2026, putting the region on course to challenge the record fundraising level reached in 2021 as investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure drives d
September 30, 2026 (MLN): Companies across Asia-Pacific have raised $327.1 billion through equity deals so far in 2026, putting the region on course to challenge the record fundraising level reached in 2021 as investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure drives demand for capital. The fundraising volume is 53% higher than a year earlier, according to LSEG data cited by Reuters, reflecting a sharp increa...