HONG KONG, Jan 5, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Hong Kong reclaimed its position as the world's top spot for initial public offerings in 2025 after it raised more than HK$285 billion (US$36.6 billion), a 225 percent increase on-year, accounting giant PwC said Monday. But data from the Hong Kong stock exchange showed it is now processing more than 300 applications. Accounting giants KPMG and Deloitte also marked 2025 as one of the hottest IPO years for Hong Kong. If Beijing continues subsidising Chinese companies to boost domestic demand, it could lead to more Hong Kong listings, PwC's Wong said. But global stock exchanges are also streamlining their listing rules, which would put Hong Kong in a competitive environment, he added.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 05, 2026 08:28 UTC