HKEX(HK:00388) Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-08-08 07:42Group 1 - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) reported a significant increase in new listings and fundraising in the first seven months of the year, with 53 new companies listed, representing a 33% increase compared to the same period last year [1][3] - The total amount raised by new listings reached HKD 127.9 billion, marking an over sixfold year-on-year increase, while the overall fundraising in the market amounted to HKD 331.8 billion, nearly tripling from HKD 83.5 billion in the previous year [3] - The total market capitalization of the Hong Kong securities market reached HKD 44.9 trillion, a 44% year-on-year increase, with average daily trading volume for July at HKD 262.9 billion, reflecting a nearly 1.7 times growth year-on-year [3][5] Group 2 - Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) also showed strong performance, with average daily trading volume reaching HKD 33.3 billion in the first seven months, an increase of 1.8 times year-on-year, indicating a growing demand for diversified products [3] - The positive data from HKEX is attributed to global capital confidence in China's economic outlook and ongoing improvements in Hong Kong's capital market, including listing system reforms and product innovations [5] - The Hang Seng Index closed at 24,910.63 points, up 8.1 points or 0.03%, with a total trading volume of HKD 215.2 billion for the day [5]