Southeast Asia's IPO count fell 11% in the first half of 2026, yet funds raised jumped 117%. Meanwhile, Malaysia accounted for 36 of the region's 47 listings. Wong Kar Choon from Deloitte unpacks what’s driving interest in Malaysia’s equity market, the new regulatory guidelines and what a genuinely mature IPO market looks like.

<p>Southeast Asia's IPO count fell 11% in the first half of 2026, yet funds raised jumped 117%. Meanwhile, Malaysia accounted for 36 of the region's 47 listings. Wong Kar Choon from Deloitte unpacks what’s driving interest in Malaysia’s equity market, the new regulatory guidelines and what a genuinely mature IPO market looks like.</p>

Helping you navigate the ever-changing universe of business, from headlines to the bottom line

<p>Helping you navigate the ever-changing universe of business, from headlines to the bottom line</p>