首次公開招股(IPO)活動於2007年在香港合共籌集資金2,970億，但2008年經歷金融海嘯，IPO價格已暴跌逾8成。本集將探討海嘯過後IPO的潛力；證劵業表示它們並不受惠於更緊密經貿關係安排(CEPA)，除非它們可以獲准為內地人買賣港股。這市場是否應該開放？ Initial public offerings raised $297 billion in Hong Kong in 2007, the figure fell by 78% in 2008, mainly because of the financial downturn. Market researchers believe the appetite will be coming back soon. In this chapter, we will look at the potential initial public offerings we could see this year. Under the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement, but securities and wealth management firms said they’re not much benefited unless they're allowed to buy and sell shares in the Hong Kong market for mainlanders. Is this market should be open up？