A guide to corporate financing in Hong Kong — from bank loans and HKEX listings to private equity and green finance.
Hong Kong offers one of Asia's most comprehensive corporate financing ecosystems, combining a world-class banking sector, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), active debt capital markets, and a deep pool of private equity capital.
HKEX is one of the world's largest stock exchanges by market capitalisation, providing equity capital market access for Hong Kong and international companies. The Main Board serves larger companies, while GEM (Growth Enterprise Market) provides a junior market for smaller growth companies. HKEX has been particularly successful in attracting Chinese company listings, making it the primary listing venue for Chinese companies seeking international capital.
HKEX's dual-class share structure reforms (2018) and biotech listing reforms have attracted numerous high-profile listings, including Alibaba's secondary listing and major Chinese biotech companies. These reforms have strengthened HKEX's position as Asia's premier capital market.
Hong Kong is Asia's leading centre for international bond issuance, with a deep market for USD, HKD, and CNH (offshore renminbi) bonds. Hong Kong's bond market is particularly important for Chinese companies and governments seeking to access international capital, and for international companies seeking to tap Asian investors.
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