Ping An Healthcare Tech to raise funds via HK float

Ping An Insurance Group Co, the mainland's biggest insurer by market value, is planning a Hong Kong IPO for its healthcare technology unit that could raise $2 billion, people with knowledge of the matter said.

A listing of Ping An Healthcare Technology - which provides platforms used by hospitals, insurers and pharmacies - could take place as soon as next year, according to the people.

The mainland insurer is talking to potential advisers about the planned share sale, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.