Morgan Stanley sees another record year for Hong Kong IPOs as pipeline hits 450

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Julie ZhangFebruary 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM

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Morgan Stanley predicts another record year for Hong Kong IPOs, potentially surpassing 2025's figures, based on strong momentum in January 2026. Nearly 100 companies filed for stock offerings in Hong Kong last month, significantly more than the same period last year. According to Cathy Zhang, head of Asia-Pacific equity capital markets at Morgan Stanley, over 450 companies are in the IPO pipeline. The expected IPOs are anticipated to be more diversified across sectors, with tech, healthcare, and industrials being the most active. Emerging sectors like AI, robotics, clean energy, and innovative medical devices are also expected to contribute to the IPO surge.

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