Hong Kong’s IPO comeback brings growing risks and heightened regulatory scrutiny
Hong Kong IPO momentum continues with 27 new listings year-to-date SFC scrutiny intensifies as sponsors face higher diligence expectations Rising SE Asian listings heighten cross‑border due diligence needs Since 2024, Hong Kong’s IPO market has staged a rebound which, according to Dealogic, culminated in 116 new listings in 2025, the highest number since 2020. Yet…