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HKEX

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is the holding company for the city’s stock exchange, futures exchange and clearing company.

Chairman / President

Carlson TONG

CEO / Managing Director

Bonnie Y CHAN

CFO / Finance Director

Vanessa LAU

Industry

Banking, Financial Services, Fund & Asset Management

Website

hkex.com.hk

Headquarters address

12/F, One International Finance Centre, 1 Harbour View Street, Central, Hong Kong

Year founded

1891

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing electronic boards show news of the China government bond futures launch at Exchange Square in Central, Hong Kong, on August 3. Photo: SCMP/Jonathan Wong

Banking & finance

From Hong Kong’s bond futures to SpaceX: the numbers moving markets

Hong Kong’s sovereign debt debut, SpaceX’s first public earnings and shifting energy markets are all in the spotlight.

7 Aug 2026 - 7:00AM

Robotics

China’s X Square Robot submits confidential filing for Hong Kong IPO: sources

5 Aug 2026 - 4:13PM

Banking & finance

Editorial | Hong Kong’s role in yuan internationalisation is expanding

4 Aug 2026 - 7:15AM

Bonds

Treasury bond futures ‘a milestone’ to boost Hong Kong’s bridgehead role: CSRC

First offshore China government bond futures rose more than 1 per cent on debut on Monday.

3 Aug 2026 - 9:21PM

The HKEX China government bond futures launch ceremony on Monday. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Bonds

Investors eager for Hong Kong’s Chinese bond futures, HKEX says

With Chinese government bond futures set for Monday trading debut, exchange reports ‘very positive response’ from ‘wide range’ of investors.

3 Aug 2026 - 8:00AM

Gold in Hong Kong

HK’s gold imports set to rise after hitting 11-year high last month: analysts

Investor appetite, international precious metals trading hub ambitions drive growth as imports hit highest volume since late 2014.

30 Jul 2026 - 5:32PM

Hong Kong stock market

Zhongji Innolight sees rocky start as shares fall on Hong Kong IPO amid AI sell-off

The Chinese firm completed Hong Kong’s biggest IPO of the year, but its debut comes amid waning investor confidence in AI-related stocks.

31 Jul 2026 - 1:39PM

A view of Exchange Square in Hong Kong. Zhongji Innolight has completed the biggest listing on the city’s stock market so far this year. Photo: Jelly Tse

Bonds

Hong Kong’s Asean charm offensive bags US$1.5 billion Malaysian bond listing

Dual listing on Bursa Malaysia and HKEX comes as Hong Kong officials further expand financial ties beyond mainland China.

28 Jul 2026 - 4:00PM

Hong Kong stock market

Editorial | HKEX listing reforms require fine balancing act to keep up with times

Reforms must protect investor interests, the commercial confidentiality of listing candidates and the quality and integrity of the market.

25 Jul 2026 - 7:15AM

Banking & finance

Hong Kong exchange’s biggest reform in 8 years opens IPO gates

HKEX will allow universal confidential listings and reduce market-capitalisation thresholds for IPOs by start-ups and international firms.

24 Jul 2026 - 6:21PM

Banking & finance

Hong Kong exchange clears path for listings by Malaysian firms

Malaysia’s Capital A Berhad, which runs travel app AirAsia Move and food brand Santan, is eyeing a dual listing in the city, government says.

23 Jul 2026 - 7:00PM

Malaysia’s bourse will be the fourth in Asia recognised by HKEX, after Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Hong Kong stock market

Zhongji Innolight already has 30 cornerstone investors for US$8b IPO: sources

The Chinese firm is aiming to raise US$8 billion in its Hong Kong listing on July 30, making it the city’s biggest share sale in seven years.

21 Jul 2026 - 9:31PM

Banking & finance

Exclusive | HKEX eyes confidential filings, lower market cap threshold for start-ups

HKEX is moving towards closed listings to compete with other exchanges that allow for confidentiality.

21 Jul 2026 - 5:22PM

Banking & finance

Hong Kong bourse weighs longer hours amid pressure from global peers: sources

Nasdaq’s 23-hour expansion and London’s round-the-clock push pile pressure on Hong Kong to rethink its shorter trading day.

20 Jul 2026 - 6:00PM

HKEX says it is in talks with the SFC on trading hours, without giving specifics. Photo: Jelly Tse.

China stock market

Open Questions | Citic Capital’s Zhang Yichen on the ABCs of China’s markets: IPOs, M&As and AI

The CEO discusses China’s evolving capital markets and why multinationals are turning to local partners amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

20 Jul 2026 - 9:52AMvideocam

IPO

Shein clears Hong Kong IPO hurdle as valuation halves to below US$50b: sources

Regulatory headwinds, alongside prolonged IPO delays, have severely dented the unicorn’s valuation.

17 Jul 2026 - 5:31PM

Banking & finance

How AI and chip boom is propelling Hong Kong’s ETP market to new heights

Hong Kong is already the world’s fourth-largest market for exchange-traded products, and the rapid growth in trading is set to continue, director says.

17 Jul 2026 - 5:30PM

IPO

Hong Kong exchange returns IPO application sponsored by CICC

Inner Mongolia Xingye Silver & Tin Mining says it plans to resubmit application before end of September.

17 Jul 2026 - 7:52PM

Hong Kong stock market

Goldman Sachs backs HKEX with ‘buy’ rating, citing Beijing’s policy support

Shares of HKEX have lost about 5 per cent so far this year, roughly in line with the performance of the Hang Seng Index.

16 Jul 2026 - 5:26PM

Accounting and auditing

As IPOs surge, Hong Kong’s audit regulator vows tougher scrutiny

With more than 430 applicants in the IPO pipeline, the city’s accounting watchdog is ramping up post-listing inspections.

14 Jul 2026 - 6:30PMvideocam

Banking & finance

Will Hong Kong’s board-lot reform bump HSBC’s share turnover?

The minimum investment of nearly US$8,000 for one of Hongkongers’ favourite stocks is set to drop. The question is how low it will go.

13 Jul 2026 - 8:30AM

Banking & finance

Hong Kong exchange lures listings from Canada, Indonesia, Kazakhstan

Bourse expected to see influx of international issuers in year’s second half, led by consumer goods and services companies, according to PwC.

10 Jul 2026 - 10:30AM

National rail operator Kazakhstan Temir Zholy filed for a Hong Kong listing in June 30. Photo: Handout

IPO

Hong Kong small-cap IPOs struggle as market chases megadeals like Zhipu AI

Smaller firms face a liquidity squeeze amid AI-related stock profit-taking, which drags down IPO market sentiment.

9 Jul 2026 - 5:22PM

IPO

Hong Kong IPO debut delayed in rare move over missing regulatory data: sources

DKE, a maker of e-paper display modules, says more time needed to finalise its exchange announcement and obtain clearances from regulators.

9 Jul 2026 - 10:49AM

Banking & finance

Hong Kong yuan facility to expand 150% to US$73.6b to meet international demand

The city will also vet a license application for a new electronic fixed income and currency trading system.

7 Jul 2026 - 5:17PM

HKMA chief executive Eddie Yue and SFC CEO Julia Leung at a media briefing at the Hong Kong FIC & Bond Connect Summit in Admiralty on Tuesday. Photo: Sun Yeung

Banking & finance

Beijing unveils policy enhancements to give ‘vitality’ to Hong Kong markets

The governor of China’s central bank says Beijing is set to increase capital allocation to the city to 800 billion yuan under the Bond Connect scheme.

7 Jul 2026 - 12:25PM

Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China gives a keynote speech at Hong Kong FIC & Bond Connect Summit in Admiralty. Photo: Sun Yueng

Gold in Hong Kong

Hong Kong inaugurates trial operation of gold clearing and settlement system

Chief Executive John Lee announces ‘milestone’ for city’s gold trading ecosystem at Hong Kong FIC & Bond Connect Summit.

7 Jul 2026 - 5:21PM

Gold in Hong Kong

Why Hong Kong’s US dollar gold futures trade just hit a record high

The surge comes as the city pushes to become a global bullion trading and storage hub.

6 Jul 2026 - 8:36PM

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HKEX

From Hong Kong’s bond futures to SpaceX: the numbers moving markets

Hong Kong’s sovereign debt debut, SpaceX’s first public earnings and shifting energy markets are all in the spotlight.

China’s X Square Robot submits confidential filing for Hong Kong IPO: sources

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | Hong Kong’s role in yuan internationalisation is expanding

Treasury bond futures ‘a milestone’ to boost Hong Kong’s bridgehead role: CSRC

First offshore China government bond futures rose more than 1 per cent on debut on Monday.

Investors eager for Hong Kong’s Chinese bond futures, HKEX says

With Chinese government bond futures set for Monday trading debut, exchange reports ‘very positive response’ from ‘wide range’ of investors.

HK’s gold imports set to rise after hitting 11-year high last month: analysts

Investor appetite, international precious metals trading hub ambitions drive growth as imports hit highest volume since late 2014.

Zhongji Innolight sees rocky start as shares fall on Hong Kong IPO amid AI sell-off

The Chinese firm completed Hong Kong’s biggest IPO of the year, but its debut comes amid waning investor confidence in AI-related stocks.

Hong Kong’s Asean charm offensive bags US$1.5 billion Malaysian bond listing

Dual listing on Bursa Malaysia and HKEX comes as Hong Kong officials further expand financial ties beyond mainland China.

Editorial | HKEX listing reforms require fine balancing act to keep up with times

Reforms must protect investor interests, the commercial confidentiality of listing candidates and the quality and integrity of the market.

Hong Kong exchange’s biggest reform in 8 years opens IPO gates

HKEX will allow universal confidential listings and reduce market-capitalisation thresholds for IPOs by start-ups and international firms.

Hong Kong exchange clears path for listings by Malaysian firms

Malaysia’s Capital A Berhad, which runs travel app AirAsia Move and food brand Santan, is eyeing a dual listing in the city, government says.

Zhongji Innolight already has 30 cornerstone investors for US$8b IPO: sources

The Chinese firm is aiming to raise US$8 billion in its Hong Kong listing on July 30, making it the city’s biggest share sale in seven years.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Exclusive | HKEX eyes confidential filings, lower market cap threshold for start-ups

HKEX is moving towards closed listings to compete with other exchanges that allow for confidentiality.

Hong Kong bourse weighs longer hours amid pressure from global peers: sources

Nasdaq’s 23-hour expansion and London’s round-the-clock push pile pressure on Hong Kong to rethink its shorter trading day.

Open Questions | Citic Capital’s Zhang Yichen on the ABCs of China’s markets: IPOs, M&As and AI

The CEO discusses China’s evolving capital markets and why multinationals are turning to local partners amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

Shein clears Hong Kong IPO hurdle as valuation halves to below US$50b: sources

Regulatory headwinds, alongside prolonged IPO delays, have severely dented the unicorn’s valuation.

How AI and chip boom is propelling Hong Kong’s ETP market to new heights

Hong Kong is already the world’s fourth-largest market for exchange-traded products, and the rapid growth in trading is set to continue, director says.

Hong Kong exchange returns IPO application sponsored by CICC

Inner Mongolia Xingye Silver & Tin Mining says it plans to resubmit application before end of September.

Goldman Sachs backs HKEX with ‘buy’ rating, citing Beijing’s policy support

Shares of HKEX have lost about 5 per cent so far this year, roughly in line with the performance of the Hang Seng Index.

As IPOs surge, Hong Kong’s audit regulator vows tougher scrutiny

With more than 430 applicants in the IPO pipeline, the city’s accounting watchdog is ramping up post-listing inspections.

Will Hong Kong’s board-lot reform bump HSBC’s share turnover?

The minimum investment of nearly US$8,000 for one of Hongkongers’ favourite stocks is set to drop. The question is how low it will go.

Hong Kong exchange lures listings from Canada, Indonesia, Kazakhstan

Bourse expected to see influx of international issuers in year’s second half, led by consumer goods and services companies, according to PwC.

Hong Kong small-cap IPOs struggle as market chases megadeals like Zhipu AI

Smaller firms face a liquidity squeeze amid AI-related stock profit-taking, which drags down IPO market sentiment.

Hong Kong IPO debut delayed in rare move over missing regulatory data: sources

DKE, a maker of e-paper display modules, says more time needed to finalise its exchange announcement and obtain clearances from regulators.

Hong Kong yuan facility to expand 150% to US$73.6b to meet international demand

The city will also vet a license application for a new electronic fixed income and currency trading system.

Beijing unveils policy enhancements to give ‘vitality’ to Hong Kong markets

The governor of China’s central bank says Beijing is set to increase capital allocation to the city to 800 billion yuan under the Bond Connect scheme.

Hong Kong inaugurates trial operation of gold clearing and settlement system

Chief Executive John Lee announces ‘milestone’ for city’s gold trading ecosystem at Hong Kong FIC & Bond Connect Summit.

Why Hong Kong’s US dollar gold futures trade just hit a record high

The surge comes as the city pushes to become a global bullion trading and storage hub.

Editorial | Hong Kong’s role in yuan internationalisation is expanding

Exclusive | HKEX eyes confidential filings, lower market cap threshold for start-ups