香港金融业开市，业界期“快马加鞭”

Group 1 - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) opened its first trading day of the Lunar New Year, with the Hang Seng Index having risen nearly 6,500 points, a 32% increase during the previous year [1] - The IPO and subsequent fundraising activities have shown strong performance, with significant liquidity in the stock market and a diverse international funding source [1] - HKEX anticipates a cautious yet optimistic market outlook for the Year of the Horse, emphasizing the need for an open and fair market environment to navigate external complexities [1] Group 2 - HKEX data indicates that by 2025, the IPO fundraising amount is expected to reach $37.4 billion, a 231% year-on-year increase, positioning Hong Kong as the leading global center for new stock financing [1] - The exchange has seen 24 new stocks listed since 2026, raising over HK$87 billion, with 488 companies currently in the queue for listing [1] - HKEX plans to enhance its listing system and consult on T+1 settlement, aiming to maintain its reputation as a high-quality market [1] Group 3 - The CEO of HKEX noted a significant increase in global interest in Asian markets, with many international investors seeking to understand investment opportunities in Hong Kong and mainland China [2] - The Hong Kong government is actively promoting the city as an international gold trading center, targeting over 2,000 tons in gold storage expansion over three years [2] - HKEX is also deepening connections with domestic commodity markets, including the Guangzhou Futures Exchange, to enhance its commodity trading capabilities [2]