Group 1 - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) ranks prominently in the global IPO market this year, with over 300 companies preparing for listing, ensuring strong financing activities in Hong Kong [1] - International investors, including those from Europe, the US, the Middle East, and emerging markets, are actively participating in Hong Kong's IPOs, particularly showing interest in new technology companies, reflecting confidence in mainland China's tech development [1] - According to data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the total funds raised from new IPOs in Hong Kong increased by 220% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025, with 66 companies raising $23.27 billion on the main board [1] - This performance positions Hong Kong ahead of the New York Stock Exchange, which raised $16.53 billion, and Nasdaq, which raised $15.32 billion, marking Hong Kong's first ranking as number one in the first three quarters since 2018 [1]