港交所CEO陈翊庭：正在处理的上市申请超过300家，将继续扩大上市公司来源

Core Insights - The Hong Kong IPO market has welcomed over 100 companies since 2025, raising more than HKD 270 billion, with over 300 applications currently being processed for 2026 [2][3] Group 1: Market Performance and Drivers - The primary drivers behind the Hong Kong market's performance include the global trend of diversified capital allocation and the shift in China's economic development model [3] - Global investors are increasingly seeking diversified growth and risk management opportunities, with Hong Kong being a key market for this trend [3] - The "DeepSeek moment" in January 2025 highlighted China's strength in advanced technology and its transition to a high-value, innovation-driven growth model [3] Group 2: Competitive Advantages and Future Strategies - The interconnectedness with the mainland market is a significant advantage for the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) compared to other international exchanges [4] - HKEX aims to strengthen this advantage by optimizing connectivity with the mainland and promoting the internationalization of the RMB [4] - Over the next decade, HKEX plans to enhance regional cooperation and connect Asian markets with opportunities in China [4] Group 3: Strategic Focus Areas - The first strategic focus is to expand and enhance a diversified asset ecosystem, introducing products tailored for Asian clients, particularly retail and professional investors [5] - The second focus is on technological and operational advancements, including market consultations on settlement cycle reforms and the adoption of emerging technologies like AI [5][6] - The third focus is on developing emerging businesses such as data, analytics, indices, digital currencies, and tokenization, with plans to launch more index products to facilitate investment in Asian assets [6]