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Asia's IPO Boom Sparks Global Investor Frenzy

1/27/2026

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Asian equity markets are attracting global investor interest due to increased initial public offerings (IPOs) and cross-border investments.
JPMorgan's Asia Pacific CEO, Sjoerd Leenart, reported that Asia accounted for a significant portion of global IPO volumes last year, with proceeds more than doubling.
Seven of the top ten global IPO deals occurred in the Asia Pacific region, contributing to the MSCI AC Asia Pacific index reaching record highs with over a 25% gain in 2025.
South Korea's markets saw $1.3 billion in foreign inflows, while China's stock exchanges recorded unprecedented daily turnover.

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Story summary

Asian equity markets are attracting global investor interest due to increased initial public offerings (IPOs) and cross-border investments.
JPMorgan's Asia Pacific CEO, Sjoerd Leenart, reported that Asia accounted for a significant portion of global IPO volumes last year, with proceeds more than doubling.
Seven of the top ten global IPO deals occurred in the Asia Pacific region, contributing to the MSCI AC Asia Pacific index reaching record highs with over a 25% gain in 2025.
South Korea's markets saw $1.3 billion in foreign inflows, while China's stock exchanges recorded unprecedented daily turnover.