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Japan Deal Drought Cuts IPO Fundraising to Lowest in 14 Years

Bloomberg Markets·October 9, 2026·1 min read

IPO fundraising in Japan has fallen to its lowest in 14 years, a drought driven by regulatory changes and a dearth of AI-related companies in the listings pipeline. This contrasts with a dealmaking boom across Asia, highlighting Japan's struggle to attract new listings amid shifting market dynamics.

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