Alibaba Leads March From HK as Market Misses IPOs

The video discusses the decline in foreign IPOs in Hong Kong, highlighting the competition with New York and London as financial centers. It mentions Alibaba's decision to list in New York instead of Hong Kong due to regulatory issues. The video compares Hong Kong's market performance with the S&P 500 and European markets, noting lower valuations and slower growth. Efforts by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to attract foreign listings and improve the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect are also covered.

What has been the trend of foreign IPOs in Hong Kong since 2011?

What was the significance of Alibaba's IPO location choice?

What factors are leading companies to list outside of Hong Kong?

How does the performance of Hong Kong stocks compare to the S&P 500 over the past two years?

What efforts are being made by the Hong Kong exchanges to attract foreign listings?