“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 "Monkey Army" participating in Hong Kong's IPO market are unfounded and technically impossible, as confirmed by market experts and regulatory insights [1][2][4]. Group 1: Rumors and Misconceptions - The "Monkey Army" rumor originated from a mainland media article in January, which lacked credible sources and was based on speculation [2]. - Claims that the "Monkey Army" could open accounts without facial recognition and use non-personal bank cards are exaggerated and misleading [2][3]. - The process of opening a securities account in New Zealand does not require facial recognition, but 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 identity verification information [4]. - SFC licensed intermediaries must conduct due diligence on overseas brokers and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering regulations [4]. Group 3: Market Context - The current IPO market in Hong Kong is active, with some popular offerings attracting over 400,000 applicants, but this is not indicative of the "Monkey Army" [6][7]. - Historical data shows that the peak number of applicants for IPOs occurred in 2020 and 2021, with some offerings exceeding 1 million applicants, while recent figures are significantly lower due to regulatory changes [6][7].