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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd is the holding company for the city’s stock exchange, futures exchange and clearing company. Its market capitalisation makes it one of the world’s biggest listed companies.
AFRC presents the main findings and insights from its annual inspection and enforcement reports for 2025-26. David Sun Tak-kei (L), chairman of the AFRC, and CEO Janey Lai Chui-pik. Photo: AFRC
Accounting and auditing

As IPOs surge, Hong Kong’s audit regulator vows tougher scrutiny

With more than 430 applicants in the IPO pipeline, the city’s accounting watchdog is ramping up post-listing inspections.

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China stock market

Chinese hard tech giants see market value surge as overseas capital pours in

IPO

Shein receives approval for Hong Kong IPO from Chinese regulators

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Artificial intelligence

MiniMax CEO gives up salary as stock plunges 80% from peak

Yan Junjie said the company remains committed to its long-term mission despite ‘external noise’ and market fluctuations.

The MiniMax logo is displayed on a smartphone in this arranged picture taken on May 11, 2026. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Banking & finance

Hong Kong exchange lures listings from Canada, Indonesia, Kazakhstan

Bourse expected to see influx of international issuers in year’s second half, led by consumer goods and services companies, according to PwC.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s IPO surge

Hong Kong’s initial public offerings jumped 73 per cent in the first half of 2026, driven by listings from Chinese technology companies. Still, even with a robust pipeline, the city is unlikely to hold onto its IPO crown this year.

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Banking & finance

Putting on the Reits: Hong Kong aims to amend its securities law

Government says it seeks to upgrade its listing regime later this year, boosting the city’s financial hub status and market transparency.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) in Exchange Square, Central. The government's proposed amendment to the securities law aims to boost the city's role as an international financial centre. Photo: Jelly Tse
IPO

Clogged pipeline: Many Hong Kong IPO hopefuls near deadline

More than 30 mainland Chinese firms face a deadline for regulatory approval in next two weeks, with one analyst comparing the process to a marathon.

Hong Kong stock market

China’s tax crackdown: A-share and Hong Kong-listed firms hit hard

Beijing’s anti-tax evasion campaign could expand, raising concerns that corporate earnings, cash flows and investor sentiment may be at risk.

Artificial intelligence

Exclusive | China’s Kling AI nears US$3 billion round at US$18 billion valuation: sources

The Kuaishou Technology spin-off aims to start Hong Kong listing process within a year, as annual recurring revenue soars following latest AI video model release.

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Kling AI is said to be close to completing a US$3 billion fundraising round that would value the company at US$18 billion post-investment. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Looking East: Europe’s banks look to Hong Kong amid global uncertainty

European banks, facing rising costs and energy instability, are turning to Hong Kong for funding, with Hungary’s OTP Bank leading the shift.

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Hungary’s biggest lender, OTP Bank, has given a vote of confidence to Hong Kong as European banks seek alternative options amid geopolitical tension, rising financing costs and increasingly unstable global energy supplies. Photo: Handout
IPO

Hong Kong loses IPO crown as swelling wave of Chinese tech no match for SpaceX

With Chinese technology giants fuelling an ‘A-to-H’ listing boom, Hong Kong appears to be on the rise as their ‘fundraising venue of choice’.

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IPO

Chinese self-driving firm Momenta eyes US$750m in Hong Kong IPO

Second ‘red-chip’ approved by Beijing for a Hong Kong listing this year aims to invest proceeds in research and development, robotaxi push.

Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong should rethink the push for 24-hour stock trading

Readers discuss the complications that can arise with a stock exchange that never sleeps, and bracing for El Nino’s impact on Asia.

The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing in Exchange Square, Central. Photo: Jelly Tse
Banking & finance

Southbound Stock Connect flows surge to record US$152b amid Hong Kong IPO boom

Average daily southbound turnover soared 84 per cent year on year to HK$124.1 billion, equal to 24 per cent of city’s total market turnover.

An exterior view of the Hong Kong stock exchange in Central on March 13, 2026. Photo: Jelly Tse
IPO

Momenta granted regulatory approval to list in Hong Kong amid rumoured crackdown

As Beijing appears to tighten rules on the listing of domestic firms incorporated offshore, self-driving tech start-up Momenta gains IPO approval.

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China’s private sector

Apple supplier Lingyi seeks US$1.1 billion Hong Kong IPO to fund AI and robotics

The Shenzhen-listed components maker is using a Hong Kong float to fund its push into AI servers, smart glasses and robotics.

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Banking & finance

Editorial | Hong Kong and Shanghai extend the yuan’s international reach

As Beijing tightens compliance, the country’s finance hubs can safely and efficiently promote the trade of Chinese treasury futures.

Delegates attend the opening ceremony of the Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai on June 17. Photo: Xinhua
IPO

Momenta moves closer to Hong Kong IPO after US listing setback

Autonomous-driving start-up seeks to issue up to 43.75 million shares after an earlier US IPO approval expired.

Banking & finance

Global investors still in China’s orbit despite SpaceX IPO: HKEX chief

HKEX chief Bonnie Chan says global investors remain focused on China’s innovation story.

Hong Kong stock market

Chinese metal producer MMG to raise US$1.6 billion selling stocks and bonds

Firm to capitalise on AI-led price spike of critical metals used to create chips, generate electricity and support computing power.

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MMG copper mine in Las Bambas, Peru. The Chinese metal producing firm hopes to raise a combined US$1.6 billion selling placement shares and convertible bonds to fund its business expansion. Photo: MMG
IPO

Mainland China theme park operator applies for listing in Hong Kong

Company operates Millennium City Park in Kaifeng, a life-size recreation of a famous painting from the Northern Song dynasty.

An interactive digital display of “Along the River During the Qingming (Ching Ming) Festival” at the Palace Museum in Beijing in July 2018. Photo: Simon Song
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developer Lai Sun seeks note swap in bid to ease liquidity pressure

Noteholders, if eligible, can swap their holdings for notes in US dollar denominations.

Hong Kong economy

HKEX, Kazakhstan’s AIFC explore dual listings with miners after landmark debut

Head of Astana’s special financial zone says deals signed with Hong Kong during John Lee’s visit mark ‘important milestone’ for cooperation.

US-China tech war

Pentagon blacklist raises spectre of investment curbs for Chinese tech firms

Chinese tech giants including Alibaba and Baidu strongly reject the Pentagon’s characterisation of them as “Chinese military companies”.

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Chinese tech companies fear the Pentagon's blacklist will increase reputational risks and raise the possibility of further tougher sanctions. Photo: AP
Artificial intelligence

Zhipu vs MiniMax: what’s driving the widening valuation gap in Hong Kong

Zhipu’s valuation now eclipses MiniMax, but looming lock-up tests may unleash volatility in Hong Kong’s AI stocks, analysts say.

At the market close on Monday, Zhipu’s market cap stood at HK$585.8 billion, about 2.6 times higher than Minimax’s HK$159.3 billion. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong economy

‘At least 1 firm under Kazakh wealth fund will list in Hong Kong this year’

Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma points to Kazakhstan’s huge potential as it seeks to privatise state-owned companies.

IPO

Editorial | SpaceX IPO lift-off could test global equity bull run

Set to be the largest stock debut in history, the SpaceX initial public offering could indicate the depth of investor confidence in the AI boom.

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