EPISODE · Sep 29, 2020 · 44 MIN
Ant Group IPO: The World’s Greatest? With Arun George and Victor Galliano
from Smart Calls with Smartkarma · host Smartkarma
In this episode, we are joined by Insight Providers Arun George and Victor Galliano to discuss the upcoming IPO of Ant Financial (1051260D CH). The Chinese fintech giant is slated for a dual listing in Shanghai and Hong Kong to raise US$30 billion, making it potentially the largest IPO ever. Arun George has over 13 years’ experience covering the Technology sector. During this time, he has worked with technology startups and as an equity analyst in investment banks and independent research firms. He was formerly a Technology Analyst for Canaccord Genuity, Altium Securities, Espirito Santo Investment Bank, Noble Group, and Clear Capital. Learn more at: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/arun-george Victor Galliano is an experienced equity banks analyst, having covered Latin America banks and non-bank financials for over 12 years, as well as more recently covering Italian banks and Fintech. He has worked in sell-side equity research for 30 years in a career spanning Barclays, HSBC, BBVA LatInvest, Barings, and NatWest. Learn more at: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/victor-galliano This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
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In this episode, we are joined by Insight Providers Arun George and Victor Galliano to discuss the upcoming IPO of Ant Financial (1051260D CH). The Chinese fintech giant is slated for a dual listing in Shanghai and Hong Kong to raise US$30 billion, making it potentially the largest IPO ever. Arun George has over 13 years’ experience covering the Technology sector. During this time, he has worked with technology startups and as an equity analyst in investment banks and independent research firms. He was formerly a Technology Analyst for Canaccord Genuity, Altium Securities, Espirito Santo Investment Bank, Noble Group, and Clear Capital. Learn more at: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/arun-george Victor Galliano is an experienced equity banks analyst, having covered Latin America banks and non-bank financials for over 12 years, as well as more recently covering Italian banks and Fintech. He has worked in sell-side equity research for 30 years in a career spanning Barclays, HSBC, BBVA LatInvest, Barings, and NatWest. Learn more at: https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/victor-galliano This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.
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