Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-22 08:50Core Insights - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) has seen a significant increase in IPO financing, reaching HKD 182.9 billion by the end of September, more than doubling compared to the same period in 2024, making it the top global market for IPOs this year [1][3] - There is a notable rise in participation from international investors in the Hong Kong IPO market, particularly from Europe, the Middle East, and emerging markets, indicating a strong global interest in Chinese technology innovation [3] - 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, showcasing strong market linkage between mainland China and Hong Kong [3] - The average daily trading volume in the Hong Kong securities market reached HKD 256.4 billion by the end of September, a 126% year-on-year increase, indicating robust activity in the secondary market [3] - The Hang Seng Technology Index has risen by 40.1% year-to-date, driven by the surge in AI-related stocks, with the Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Connect China Technology Index showing a 55.8% increase [5] Industry Trends - The global economic landscape is shifting, with diminishing returns from technological advancements and demographic dividends, leading to changes in asset allocation logic [4] - Hong Kong is positioned to attract international capital, enhancing its role in global capital allocation amidst geopolitical risks and a retreat from globalization [4] - The technology sector has surpassed the financial sector in terms of weight within the Hang Seng Index, highlighting the central role of technological innovation in economic development [4]