ICBC makes history with record US$19 billion IPO in dual listing in 2006 - SCMP archive

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On This Day twenty years ago, China’s largest lender by assets made history with a record US$19 billion initial public offering (IPO) through a dual listing in both Shanghai and Hong Kong. The event marked a significant milestone in the financial sector.

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On October 28, 2006, ICBC, China’s largest lender by assets, made history with the largest initial public offering (IPO) in dual listing across Shanghai and Hong Kong, raising a record US$19 billion. This milestone marked a significant moment for Chinese financial institutions on the global stage, reflecting the country's growing economic influence. The event was covered by the South China Morning Post as part of its archive section commemorating this historic date from two decades prior.

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