Hong Kong’s IPO boom extends beyond tech, HKEX CEO says, as fundraising tops $40 billion

Bonnie Chan, chief executive officer of Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. (HKEX), during the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong, China, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. The forum runs through today. Photographer: Lam Yik/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesHong Kong's IPO pipeline is supported by companies beyond the 'fashionable' tech sector, Hong Kong Exchange CEO Bonnie Chan told CNBC. Speaking to CNBC's Emily Tan, Chan said that more than 100 companies have listed so far this year, with proceeds exceeding $40 billion. This has already surpassed the $37 billion raised during the entire 2025.While there has been a surge in listings from AI and the broader tech sector, Chan highlighted that the exchange's IPO pipeline was well-diversified, pointing to biotechnology, mining, and consumer companies."We still have a lot of pretty good high quality companies in the pipeline trying to get their IPOs done before the end of the year," she said. Chan's comments come as the exchange posted record half-yearly profits and revenue on Wednesday, with net profit climbing 24% year on year to 10.57 billion Hong Kong dollars ($1.35 billion), beating analysts' expectations...