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Hong Kong bankers skip summer break as AI drives record fundraising
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Hong Kong's equity markets raised a record $47.5 billion from July to September as demand for AI deals kept dealmakers chained to their desks.
Key facts
- The year-to-date total sits above $92 billion, against the 2021 high of $112.5 billion
- Hong Kong’s equity capital markets raised a record $47.5 billion between July and September, ’s October 3, 2026 report
- Goldman Sachs has indicated that equity issuance in 2026 could surpass the regional record set in 2021, with AI demand doing the heavy lifting
- The quarter also lifted 2026’s year-to-date total above $92 billion
Summary
Hong Kong’s equity capital markets raised a record $47.5 billion between July and September, ’s October 3, 2026 report. The $47.5 billion figure covers the full spread of equity fundraising: initial public offerings, share placements and block trades. Goldman Sachs has indicated that equity issuance in 2026 could surpass the regional record set in 2021, with AI demand doing the heavy lifting. Join 34,000+ readers across crypto, finance, and policy.