Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2026-01-01 05:45Core Insights - The Hong Kong capital market is set for a full recovery in 2025, with total IPO fundraising exceeding HKD 285.8 billion, reclaiming its position as the leading global exchange, indicating a significant rebound in Hong Kong's attractiveness as an international financial center [1][2] Group 1: IPO Market Performance - In 2025, a total of 119 companies went public in Hong Kong, representing a 63% increase from the previous year, with total fundraising amounting to HKD 285.8 billion, a staggering 2.25 times increase year-on-year [2] - The top ten IPOs of the year included eight companies that raised over HKD 10 billion, with CATL leading at HKD 41.0 billion and Zijin Mining at HKD 42.8 billion, making them the largest and second-largest IPOs globally [2] - A-share companies played a crucial role in the Hong Kong IPO market, with 19 A-share firms raising approximately HKD 140 billion, nearly half of the total IPO fundraising in Hong Kong [2] Group 2: Market Drivers - The surge in IPO activity is driven by the concentrated listing of Chinese tech companies, a wave of A-share companies listing in Hong Kong, and a significant improvement in market liquidity [1][2] - The introduction of the "Specialized Technology Company Fast Track" service and the ongoing appeal of Listing Rules Chapter 18A and Chapter 18C have opened up listing avenues for unprofitable biotech and specialized tech companies [1][3] Group 3: Institutional Reforms - Continuous institutional innovations have been pivotal for the strong performance of the Hong Kong stock market, including the introduction of Chapter 18A in April 2018, allowing unprofitable biotech companies to apply for listings [3] - By the end of 2025, 88 biotech and specialized tech companies had listed under these new rules, with 16 companies listing in 2025 alone [3] - The average daily trading volume in the first 11 months of 2025 was HKD 255.8 billion, a year-on-year increase of approximately 95%, enhancing the attractiveness of Hong Kong for international capital [3] Group 4: Future Outlook - Deloitte forecasts that with over 300 listing applications, the Hong Kong IPO market could see fundraising of at least HKD 300 billion in 2026, with around 160 new stocks expected to be issued [5] - Factors such as potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, increased support for mainland Chinese companies, and ongoing capital market reforms in Hong Kong are expected to attract more large-scale IPOs [5]