Hong Kong

Record wave of IPO lock-up shares to hit Hong Kong market

Despite regulatory constraints, Hong Kong’s IPO fundraising surges 29% year on year to nearly US$44 billion in the first half of 2026.

Hong Kong regulator targets IPO book building in new enforcement push

Hong Kong, now the top wealth hub over Switzerland, carves out a new economic niche in the AI age.

Booming AI chip trade seals Hong Kong’s role as gateway to China

Hong Kong overtook Switzerland as the world’s top cross-border wealth hub in rankings published by the Boston Consulting Group in May.

Hong Kong’s assets under management grow to record US$5.38 trillion: survey

It is urging lenders to create customised yuan products, capitalise on Hong Kong’s financial hub status, and restructure employee incentives to directly reward yuan business growth.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority urges banks to drive global yuan adoption

Hong Kong’s home prices are up more than 10% in 2025, government data shows.

Home flippers return to Hong Kong on property price recovery

The ten largest firms in China and India now account for about 19% of total market capitalisation, down respectively from 26% and 22% in 2025.

China, India see top firms lose market cap share in AI lag

After the clampdown, analysts from Citic Securities estimated that it could affect as much as HK$250 billion of assets in Hong Kong.

China’s capital crackdown: Why Hong Kong will keep its edge among Asian markets

Hong Kong youth no longer see a stable job and a lifetime of work as the only life goal – instead, they place greater emphasis on freedom and quality of life.

Not in education, employment or training: Why more Hong Kong youths are opting out of work

By launching its gold clearing system, Hong Kong could secure first-mover advantage in a push to become Asia’s preeminent hub for bullion trading.

Hong Kong is pulling in large gold bars ahead of clearing launch