Episode Synopsis "The best of times and the worst of times: Capital raising in the time of COVID-19"

In this podcast, Corporate Partners Lis Boyce and Hamish Walton discuss the capital raising environment for companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The conversation includes the relief that has been granted by ASX and ASIC to facilitate the raising of capital, and the clarifications issued by the ASX on 22 April to ensure that the capital raising process is as fair and transparent as possible. Lis and Hamish also discuss some of the key strategic considerations for companies planning to raise capital.

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