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Hong Kong IPO Boom: Projected $38.5 Billion in 2026

1/3/2026

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Hong Kong's stock exchange is set for significant growth in 2026.
In 2025, 114 companies raised US$37.22 billion, a 229% rise from US$11.3 billion in 2024.
Hong Kong rose to the top of global IPO rankings for the first time since 2019 and surpassed Nasdaq.
UBS analyst John Lee Chen-kwok projects further bullish momentum, with up to HK$300 billion (US$38.5 billion) fundraising and more than 300 listings filed.

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Story summary

Hong Kong's stock exchange is set for significant growth in 2026.
In 2025, 114 companies raised US$37.22 billion, a 229% rise from US$11.3 billion in 2024.
Hong Kong rose to the top of global IPO rankings for the first time since 2019 and surpassed Nasdaq.
UBS analyst John Lee Chen-kwok projects further bullish momentum, with up to HK$300 billion (US$38.5 billion) fundraising and more than 300 listings filed.