证券时报·2025-07-23 15:10Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong's equity financing market achieved the highest new stock financing amount globally in the first half of 2025, driven by improved investor sentiment and a significant influx of quality companies seeking funds [3][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - In the first half of 2025, Hong Kong's new stock financing reached $14.1 billion, a 695% increase compared to the same period in 2024, significantly outpacing the global new stock financing growth of 8% [4]. - The average daily trading volume in Hong Kong increased by 82% year-on-year to HKD 240 billion, with the Hang Seng Index rising over 20% [3]. Group 2: Major Listings - Notable large IPOs included CATL, which raised $5.3 billion, marking the largest IPO globally since 2023. Other significant listings included Heng Rui Pharmaceutical, Hai Tian Flavoring, and Sanhua Intelligent Control, each raising over $1 billion [9]. - Hong Kong secured four positions in the global top ten IPOs for the first half of 2025, with these companies averaging a 14% increase in stock price since their listings [9]. Group 3: A+H Listings and International Companies - Eight A-share companies raised a total of $10.1 billion by listing in Hong Kong, primarily to expand their international presence. The H-shares of these companies generally traded at a smaller discount compared to A-shares, indicating strong international investor demand [11]. - International companies like IFBH and Mi Rui Group successfully listed in Hong Kong, enhancing the city's appeal as an international financing hub [11]. Group 4: Investor Participation - The new stocks issued in the first half of 2025 saw active participation from international institutional investors, including long-term funds, private equity, strategic investors, hedge funds, and sovereign wealth funds from North America, Europe, and the Middle East [13]. - Retail investors also showed strong interest, leading to record-high demand for new stocks, with some experiencing oversubscription [14]. Group 5: Sector Performance - The healthcare sector saw a total equity financing of $5.8 billion, the highest for the first half of the year since 2021. The TMT sector, driven by AI innovations, raised $13.7 billion, while the consumer sector, particularly in new stock listings, saw an average stock price increase of 70% [16]. Group 6: Market Optimization Measures - Regulatory measures, such as the "Tech Company Fast Track" launched in May 2025, have expedited the listing process for tech and biotech companies. The momentum continued into July, with eight companies successfully listing in the first two weeks [20].