Hong Kong regained its title as the leading destination for initial public offerings in 2025, having raised over HK285 billion US36.6 billion, marking a 225 per cent surge from the previous year, according to a report from accounting firm PwC on Monday.
The financial hub recorded 119 new listings last year, including notable offerings such as Chinese battery manufacturer CATL and Zijin Gold, positioning it ahead of the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq , and the National Stock Exchange of India.
Despite uncertainties in the global geopolitical landscape, the demand for international financing by Chinese enterprises and investors interest in high-quality Chinese companies remain strong, PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC Hong Kong capital markets leader Eddie Wong said.
