Hong Kong Financial Secretary: In the first quarter, the financing of listed platforms exceeded HK$103 billion, with emerging industries such as artificial intelligence flocking to Hong Kong

On April 5, 2026, the Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government released an essay reviewing Q1 2026, noting Hong Kong’s trading market was robust. January and February saw average daily turnover hit over HK$260 billion—marking a 17% year-over-year jump. Activity picked up further in March, with daily Hong Kong stock turnover topping HK$300 billion (an over 8% rise from the same period in 2025). Investors have boosted asset allocations in Hong Kong, citing the city as a reliable fund haven, plus stable mainland economic growth and a stream of high-quality listed companies offering abundant investment opportunities. Meanwhile, global competition in cutting-edge tech (like AI) has intensified, demanding significant funding for core R&D, supply chain development, and expanding application scenarios. Hong Kong’s listing platform is stepping up to play a critical role here. The city’s IPO market carried over last year’s momentum into Q1 2026. As of March 27, total funds raised topped HK$103 billion—ranking first globally. Including follow-on financing, the total hit roughly HK$237 billion. More and more listed companies in Hong Kong are from emerging sectors: AI, semiconductors, robotics, autonomous driving, and biotech. Right now, over 500 listing applications are pending. Increasingly, firms view Hong Kong as a key gateway for capital raising and global expansion.