IHS Markit announced it signed a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) with Hundsun Technologies, a supplier of financial software and network services in China, to explore joint development of bookbuilding solutions for bond syndication in mainland China.
Hundsun and IHS Markit will work together with the goal of improving the experience for banks, issuers and investors throughout the bond issuance process, by seamlessly connecting all participants via solutions optimized for the needs of the Chinese market.
The IssueNet, IssueBook, IssueLaunch, Deal Monitor and Investor Access services from IHS Markit are the leading electronic platforms used for bond syndication in all regions outside of mainland China. Hundsun provides a range of technologies to institutional capital markets, supporting brokerage and trading, middle and back office and trustee operations. Hundsun’s customers include 17 of the top 20 Chinese banks as well as public funds, futures companies, exchanges and private equity firms.