PwC sees Hong Kong IPO fundraising up to HK$350 bln in 2026 Hong Kong is expected to host around 150 initial public offerings in 2026, raising between HK$320 billion and HK$350 billion, potentially placing the city among the world’s top three IPO venues, according to Big Four accounting firm PwC. Currently, over 300 companies have filed applications to list in the city, the firm said in a report. The firm anticipates that more than ten companies will raise over HK$5 billion and that A-share companies will continue the trend of utilising Hong Kong's capital markets for international fundraising. About 40 A-share companies are expected to list in Hong Kong this year, raising around HK$140 billion to HK$150 billion, with the remaining roughly HK$200 billion coming from specialist technology firms under Chapter 18C, biotech companies under Chapter 18A and other sectors, said Eddie Wong, PwC Hong Kong Capital Markets Leader. Furthermore, retail, consumer goods and services companies are expected to benefit from the Chinese government's push for domestic demand, with more of these companies projected to raise funds by listing in Hong Kong, PwC noted. S https://www.thestandard.com.hk/market/article/320782/ (ICE HONG KONG)

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