“猴子军团”扰动港股打新市场？ 接近监管人士：谣言！技术和流程均无法实现

Core Viewpoint - The rumors regarding the so-called "Monkey Army" participating in Hong Kong's IPO market are unfounded and technically impossible, according to market experts and regulatory insights [1][2][4]. Group 1: Rumors and Misconceptions - The "Monkey Army" rumor originated from a mainland self-media article in January, which lacked credible sources and relied on speculation [2]. - Claims that a team is opening fake accounts through brokers in New Zealand with relaxed approval processes are exaggerated and misleading [2][3]. - The process of opening a securities account in New Zealand does not require facial recognition but does require personal identification and local bank accounts, and using non-personal bank accounts for transactions is not feasible [3]. Group 2: Regulatory Insights - The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) mandates that all participants in IPOs must provide accurate investor identification information [4]. - SFC licensed intermediaries must conduct due diligence on overseas brokers and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering regulations [4][5]. - The SFC will monitor the market and take appropriate regulatory actions if any violations are detected, although the likelihood of widespread false accounts is considered low [5]. Group 3: Market Context - The current IPO market in Hong Kong is active, with some popular companies attracting over 400,000 applicants, but this is still below the peak levels seen in 2020 and 2021 [6][7]. - The peak IPO subscription numbers occurred in 2021, with companies like Kuaishou and JD Logistics exceeding one million applicants, while recent IPOs have seen significantly lower participation [6]. - The introduction of the FINI mechanism in November 2023 limits individuals to one account for IPO participation, which may lead to a decrease in reported subscription numbers [6].