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Gigi Wong

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Regulatory changes and other measures are driving growth in Hong Kong IPOs

A wave of reforms is driving growth in IPO listings in Hong Kong, with experts including Deloitte China’s Edward Au bullish on further growth through the rest of the year.

15 IPOs were announced in the city in the first quarter of 2025, according to KPMG, 6 of which raised more than HK$1 billion – many of these were tech companies.

Jewellery was the second-highest performer on the latest Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index, with period pieces, coloured gemstones and single-owner collections the strongest subsectors.

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GIA partnered with blockchain platform Tracr and digital registry Everledger, while the latter also partnered with Chow Tai Fook – with 93% of Apac luxury consumers prioritising sustainability initiatives

After banning plastic cutlery last year, this year the city acted against imports of styrofoam trays, and plastic cups and plates, as it grapples with its mountain of solid waste

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