Hong Kong back in global IPO spotlight after strongest January in years

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Cao LiFebruary 1, 2026 at 01:00 PM

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Hong Kong's IPO market experienced a strong resurgence in January 2026, with 96 companies filing for listing, primarily on the main board. This represents a significant increase compared to the 29 applications received in January 2025. The surge follows a successful 2025, during which Hong Kong regained its position as the world's top IPO market. Twelve companies listed in Hong Kong in January 2026, raising US$4.2 billion, a 447% increase year-over-year, although the comparison is amplified by fewer trading days in January 2025 due to the Lunar New Year. The increase in IPO activity suggests positive market sentiment and a strong pipeline of companies seeking to list in Hong Kong.

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Robert Lui 50% London Stock Exchange (LSEG) 50% Deloitte China 60% Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) 70% Hong Kong ×690%

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Positive

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South China Morning Post

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90%

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Hong Kong

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