In spite of ongoing concerns about a global economic slowdown, the initial public offering (IPO) market is showing signs of life

Especially in Asia, the global IPO market is exhibiting signs of life as the stock market recovery has empowered corporations to gauge investor interest in fresh listings. The likelihood of a full recovery, however, remains low. Data collated by Bloomberg shows that the first two months of the year saw a virtual freeze in listings, with March and April seeing roughly $25 billion worth of IPOs priced throughout the world. As market volatility d....