In 1Q26, Hong Kong continued to rank first globally in IPO fundraising, according to Deloitte. A total of 40 new listings were completed during this period, raising more than HKD109.9 billion, up around 504% YoY.Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange ranked second and third, with fundraising amounts of about HKD44 billion and HKD40.2 billion, respectively.Related News BofAS: Defensive Stance Advised for China Market in 2Q26, Await Positive Catalysts; Selects Top 10 "Overweight" IndustriesDeloitte expects Hong Kong to stand among the global top three in IPO fundraising for the full year, with around 160 new listings raising at least HKD300 billion in total.Edward Au, China Southern Region Managing Partner at Deloitte, said geopolitical factors have not only caused market volatility, but they have also prompted global investors to reallocate their capital. To them, Asia is a relatively safe region.
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