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Hong Kong IPOs surge, raising over HK$388B in nine months

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Hong Kong's initial public offering (IPO) market has seen a significant surge, with funds raised more than doubling to over HK$388 billion (US$49.4 billion) in the first nine months of 2026. This figure already surpasses the total amount raised in the entirety of the previous year. Additionally, over 30 companies within the portfolio of the Hong Kong Investment Corporation are slated to list in the city later this year, signaling continued growth and investor interest. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Leopold Chen ·

    Hong Kong’s IPO haul more than doubles to HK$388b in first 9 months: Paul Chan

    Funds raised through initial public offerings in Hong Kong more than doubled year on year to over HK$388 billion (US$49.4 billion) in the first nine months of 2026, already surpassing the total amount for the whole of last year, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po. A…

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