Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that China International Capital Corporation (CICC) has emerged as the leading underwriter in the Hong Kong IPO market this year, with a significant number of deals and underwriting amounts [1][2] - As of June 12, CICC has sponsored 9 IPOs, ranking first among all underwriters, followed by China Merchants International with 5 IPOs [1] - The total amount raised through IPOs in Hong Kong this year reached 77.346 billion HKD, nearing the total amount raised in the previous year [1] Group 2 - In terms of underwriting amounts, CICC leads with a total of 18.679 billion HKD from 13 IPOs, followed by other major players like Merrill and JPMorgan [2] - Over 40 companies are currently planning to list in Hong Kong, with more than 20 already having submitted applications to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [2] - There is a notable trend of Chinese securities firms accelerating their international expansion, with 36 firms having established international subsidiaries in Hong Kong [2]

Group 1: Hong Kong IPO Market - The Hong Kong IPO market remains active, with 29 new stocks listed as of May 30 this year, driven by the profitability of stocks like Laopuk Gold and Pop Mart [1] - The ongoing profitability of these stocks has led to a surge in new account openings in the Hong Kong stock market [1] Group 2: Tiger Securities - Tiger Securities, identified by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) as illegally operating securities business in 2022, continues to recruit staff in multiple cities including Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou for various roles [3] - The company, established in 2014, primarily serves individual and institutional investors in the US and Hong Kong markets, and expanded into IPO underwriting in 2017 [3] - The CSRC has taken a firm stance against cross-border securities operations by such foreign institutions, categorizing Tiger Securities' activities as illegal and mandating corrective actions [4]