Hong Kong IPO Boom 2025: Why Global Companies Are Choosing Hong Kong Over NYSE and NASDAQ
Hong Kong IPO Boom 2025: Why Global Companies Are Choosing Hong Kong Over NYSE and NASDAQ After several years of muted activity, Hong Kong’s IPO market delivered a dramatic comeback in 2025, reclaiming its position as the world’s leading listing destination. For the first time in four years, Hong Kong surpassed both the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ in total funds raised, signalling a major shift in global capital market preferences and reinforcing Hong Kong’s growing appeal among international companies. This resurgence reflects renewed investor confidence, strong regulatory reforms, and the city’s strategic position as the gateway between China and global capital markets. Hong Kong Regains Its Position as the World’s Top IPO Hub By December 19, 2025, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange had raised HK$274.6 billion (approximately USD 35.3 billion) from 106 new listings. Four of these ranked among the world’s top ten IPOs of the year. This marked a 218% increase com...