EconomyHas Hong Kong’s IPO boom stalled, or could a year-end rush still arrive?
Hong Kong’s IPO market has cooled sharply in the fourth quarter amid volatility and tighter regulatory scrutiny. Industry players say a year-end listings rush could still help the city rank among the world’s top three in 2026. Since October, just three companies have listed, all closing below their offer prices on debut; two other candidates shelved listings after completing procedures.
Has Hong Kong’s IPO boom stalled, or could a year-end rush still arrive?
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