IPO and securities trading growth powers Hong Kong ahead as global financial hub: SFC Quarterly Report

Hong Kong’s status as a leading global financial hub is reinforced by a significant surge in IPO activities and securities trading, as highlighted in the Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC) Quarterly Report for April to June 2025. In the first seven months of 2025, the city hosted 51 IPOs, raising $128 billion—over a 610% increase year-on-year. The report also notes the establishment of a Technology Enterprises Channel to support tech and biotech listings, while the Hang Seng Index hit its highest level in three years, accompanied by an 85% rise in average daily turnover. Additionally, the asset and wealth management sector saw a 39% growth in assets under management. The SFC is actively enhancing international cooperation and expanding digital asset offerings, including new virtual asset ETFs. Alongside these developments, the SFC emphasizes investor protection and market integrity through various initiatives against market speculation and fraud. Resources: https://apps.sfc.hk/edistributionWeb/gateway/EN/news-and-announcements/news/doc?refNo=25PR131