AsianFin -- An increasing number of A-share listed companies, leading enterprises from the mainland, and U.S.-listed Chinese companies will seek listings in Hong Kong, according to a report released by Deloitte China's Capital Markets Services Group on Thursday.

The report says that it is driven by the ongoing optimization of the listing processes for A-share companies in Hong Kong and the support of mainland regulatory authorities for leading companies to go public in Hong Kong.

The report indicates that approximately 80 new stocks are expected to be listed in the Hong Kong market this year, with a financing amount ranging from HKD 130 billion to HKD 150 billion.

The report shows that in the first quarter of 2025, the A-share market saw 27 new stocks listed, raising 16.3 billion yuan. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong market had 15 new stocks listed, with a financing amount of HKD 18.2 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 25% in the number of new stocks and 287% in financing amount.