The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) has announced that the number of new share listing applications over the past six months has hit an all-time high. In a bid to bolster market competitiveness, HKEx will implement a series of measures in the second half of 2025. These include plans to shorten the settlement cycle in the cash market, expand the paperless listing mechanism, refine new pricing regulations for initial public offerings (IPOs), and commence the first phase of reducing the minimum price fluctuation for securities transactions. These strategic initiatives are aimed at significantly enhancing the market's attractiveness and operational efficiency.
