HKEX(HK:00388) Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-10-22 05:19Core Insights - The Hong Kong IPO market has seen significant growth in 2023, with total IPO financing reaching HKD 182.9 billion by the end of September, more than doubling compared to the same period in 2024 [1] - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is focused on optimizing listing systems and expanding connectivity mechanisms to enhance market efficiency and promote the development of capital markets [1][2] - There is a notable increase in overseas investor participation in new stock subscriptions, particularly from Europe, the Middle East, and emerging markets, indicating a shift in global asset allocation [2] - The A+H listing model has developed further, with nearly half of the new IPO financing in the first nine months coming from A+H listed companies [2] - The secondary market in Hong Kong has also performed well, with average daily trading volume reaching HKD 256.4 billion, a 126% year-on-year increase [2] Market Developments - As of September 30, 2023, the total amount raised through refinancing in the Hong Kong stock market reached HKD 456.1 billion, more than double the amount raised through new IPOs during the same period [2] - The ETF market has expanded, with 17 southbound and 273 northbound ETFs included by the end of September, and average daily trading volumes of HKD 4.2 billion and RMB 3.2 billion, respectively [3] - The Bond Connect program has maintained growth, with average daily trading volume reaching RMB 44 billion as of August 2023 [3] Strategic Initiatives - HKEX plans to launch the Hang Seng Biotechnology Index futures to meet the growing demand for risk management tools in the biotechnology sector [3] - Ongoing preparations for optimizing connectivity measures are in progress, including collaboration with the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges to incorporate REITs and introduce block trading mechanisms [3] - The company aims to enhance its international competitiveness and cater to the diverse investment needs of global investors, including those from mainland China [3][4]