Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong IPO market has seen a surge in activity since the beginning of 2026, with insurance capital accelerating its investments in this market, indicating a strategic shift towards global asset allocation and a preference for undervalued quality assets [1][2]. Group 1: Insurance Capital Participation - Since January 2026, insurance capital has participated in cornerstone subscriptions for 10 Hong Kong IPOs, with a total subscription amount of HKD 1.558 billion, compared to HKD 2.620 billion for 12 IPOs in 2025 [1]. - Major cornerstone investors in recent IPOs include Ping An Life and Taikang Life, with Ping An Life acquiring 6 million shares of Muyuan Foods, representing 2.2% of the base issuance, and Taikang Life acquiring 943,100 shares of Dongpeng Beverage, representing 2.31% of the H-share issuance [3][4]. Group 2: Market Dynamics and Preferences - The current low-interest-rate environment makes the Hong Kong market an attractive avenue for insurance capital seeking global asset diversification, especially given the lower valuations and higher dividend yields of H-shares compared to A-shares [2]. - Insurance capital is increasingly focusing on "hard technology" and new consumption sectors, aligning with national strategic priorities, and has shown a tendency to engage in competitive bidding for select IPO projects [3]. Group 3: Long-term Investment Logic - In 2025, Hong Kong's capital market regained its position as the global leader in IPO fundraising, with a total of USD 37.4 billion raised, marking a new high since 2021 and surpassing the total of the previous three years [5]. - The average first-day increase for new stocks was 23.8%, with a cumulative first-month increase of 30.7%, particularly strong in the biotech and healthcare sectors, making the IPO market appealing for insurance capital seeking stable returns [5]. - Tax advantages for insurance companies, such as exemptions on dividend income from H-shares held for over 12 months, enhance the attractiveness of investing in Hong Kong stocks compared to individual investors and mainland public funds [5].