Group 1: Financial Market Developments - The Hong Kong stock market is experiencing significant growth, with the Hang Seng Index rising over 20% since the beginning of the year and daily average trading volume approaching HKD 250 billion, nearly doubling from last year [3][4] - The IPO fundraising amount has reached over HKD 130 billion by the end of August, marking a nearly sixfold year-on-year increase, making Hong Kong the top global market for IPOs [3][4] - The government aims to assist Chinese concept stocks in returning to Hong Kong as their preferred listing location, with potential for 27 Chinese concept stocks to return, representing a total market value exceeding HKD 1.4 trillion [5][6] Group 2: Regulatory and Structural Reforms - The Chief Executive's policy address includes plans to optimize the main board listing and issuance mechanisms, explore shortening the stock settlement cycle to T+1, and promote more overseas companies to list in Hong Kong [4][6] - The introduction of the "Tech Company Fast Track" aims to facilitate the listing of technology and biotech companies, allowing them to submit applications confidentially [4][6] Group 3: International Gold Trading Market - The Hong Kong government is accelerating the establishment of an international gold trading market, with a target to exceed 2,000 tons of gold storage within three years [7][8] - Measures include building a central clearing system for gold transactions and enhancing collaboration with the Shanghai Gold Exchange to prepare for future connectivity with the mainland market [7][8] - The demand for gold is expected to remain strong due to geopolitical uncertainties, positioning Hong Kong as a key player in the global gold market [8]
助中概股回港、加速建国际黄金交易市场,香港施政报告划了这些重点
 Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-09-17 09:44