港交所：目前488家企业正在排队香港上市，IPO审核绝不松懈

Group 1 - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) held a New Year opening ceremony, with Chairman Tang Ka Sing expressing hopes for a positive market atmosphere throughout the Year of the Horse, noting that 24 new stocks have been listed this year, raising over 87 billion HKD, and 488 companies are awaiting listing [3] - Tang emphasized that while the number of new listings has increased, the review process remains stringent to ensure Hong Kong's reputation as a high-quality market. The securities market achieved record daily trading volumes, with an average of nearly 250 billion HKD last year and over 278 billion HKD in January this year, with some trading days exceeding 300 billion HKD, reflecting the effectiveness of liquidity enhancement measures [3] - HKEX plans to advance various initiatives this year, including the release of a consultation document on improving listing systems and the implementation of a T+1 settlement system, as well as narrowing bid-ask spreads by mid-year, aiming to enhance market competitiveness and efficiency [3] Group 2 - HKEX CEO Charles Li highlighted the increasing global interest in Asian markets, noting that HKEX's participation in international events like Davos has garnered more attention, indicating that global investors are actively considering asset diversification and investment opportunities in Hong Kong, mainland China, and Asia [4] - The range of companies listed in Hong Kong now includes sectors such as renewable energy, artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and biotechnology, showcasing a diverse array of securities products available for investors. HKEX plans to continue introducing innovative derivative products [4] - In addition to equities, international investors are also diversifying into bonds, currencies, and commodities. HKEX is actively expanding its fixed income, currency, and commodities business, viewing these areas as "blue oceans" and aiming to create a comprehensive ecosystem that encompasses products, trading, settlement, and data services to enhance market scale and growth opportunities for Hong Kong's financial market [4]