Hong Kong Tightens IPO Rules: Regulators Demand Higher Standards Amid Surge in Listings

Executive Summary Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) have jointly urged investment banks to improve the quality of IPO applications, citing concerns over rushed or substandard submissions amid a surge in listings. More than 300 companies—most from mainland China—have filed to list so far in 2025, …

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