China leads IPO volumes this year amid uncertainty over overseas listings

China leads IPO volumes this year amid uncertainty over overseas listings

A sign for STAR Market, China's new Nasdaq-style tech board, is seen before the listing ceremony of the first batch of companies at Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) in Shanghai, China July 22, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer

Chinese companies are at the forefront of global stock offerings this year, with their issuances being facilitated by easy monetary settings at home and a lack of clarity on access to offshore capital markets.