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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

(From left) HKEX chairman Carlson Tong, Financial Secretary Paul Chan and HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan attend the Lunar New Year market opening ceremony at the stock exchange on Friday. Photo: Karma Lo

Gold in Hong Kong

Hong Kong stocks and gold start the Year of the Horse on a mixed note

The Hang Seng Index fell 1.1 per cent on the first day of trading of the new year, while local gold prices rose 0.6 per cent.

20 Feb 2026 - 5:23PM

Banking & finance

Editorial | Hong Kong regulators are right to scrutinise IPO applications

20 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM

Hong Kong stock market

Why a 2,000-fold pay gap for Hong Kong board members may be a troubling sign

15 Feb 2026 - 4:43PM

IPO

HKEX eyes expansion into fixed income as global investors reassess US exposure

Global investors want more than equities, prompting HKEX to expand into bonds and commodities, says CEO.

4 Feb 2026 - 9:05PM

The HKEX is now looking closely at boosting its fixed-income and commodities offerings. Photo: Edmond So

IPO

‘Vibrant’ Hong Kong market seen drawing more listings from abroad

But other markets like South Korea could offer stronger near-term returns for international investors, J.P. Morgan Private Bank says.

4 Feb 2026 - 8:37PM

IPO

Hong Kong IPO boom strains sponsors as regulator steps in over poor applications

SFC warns over deal-chasing, staff shortages and unchecked use of AI undermining IPO preparations.

2 Feb 2026 - 7:04PM

IPO

Hong Kong back in global IPO spotlight after strongest January in years

IPO pipeline swelled in January, with listing applications tripling year on year and proceeds reaching their second highest level on record.

1 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM

Chinese artificial intelligence start-up MiniMax Group raised US$711 million in January, the largest in Hong Kong and the third biggest IPO globally for the month. Photo: Shutterstock

IPO

Chinese drinks maker Eastroc’s US$1.3 billion Hong Kong IPO gives it wings

Shanghai-listed firm is selling 40.9 million shares for HK$248 each, which would give it a market cap of about US$21 billion.

26 Jan 2026 - 4:49PM

Banking & finance

Exclusive | Singapore Exchange hints at deeper ties with HKEX: can yuan business open doors?

SGX CEO also hopes to launch an international board with Nasdaq later this year and expand cross-trading schemes with mainland China.

25 Jan 2026 - 1:04PM

IPO

New energy, AI, EV and biotech to drive Hong Kong IPO growth: HKEX

11 companies raised US$4 billion in Hong Kong in the first three weeks of 2026, with hundreds more lining up to list, Bonnie Chan says.

20 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM

HKEX will continue to help innovators access capital more efficiently, says Bonnie Chan. Photo: Edmond So

IPO

China’s Busy Ming to test investor appetite with Hong Kong IPO

Snack and drink retailer aims to raise up to US$428 million, but listing plan comes amid weak mainland domestic demand.

20 Jan 2026 - 12:15PM

Hong Kong’s IPO market has had a record January with 11 new listings raising more than US$4.3 billion. Photo: Nora Tam

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China’s Davos sales pitch: stability, reliability and not being Trump

Vice-Premier He Lifeng is expected to pitch China as a reliable partner on Tuesday, contrasting Beijing’s stability with Trump’s unilateralism before US president’s address.

19 Jan 2026 - 12:57PMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong corporate governance activist David Webb dies at 60

A champion of transparency and investor rights, whose investigations and sharp commentaries unsettled the financial elite.

13 Jan 2026 - 10:56PM

Banking & finance

Which stocks will Hang Seng shareholders buy with their US$14 billion windfall?

Investors could favour high-dividend stocks like HSBC and Bank of China as they seek stable returns and growth potential, analysts say.

12 Jan 2026 - 7:30AM

Shares of HSBC could be a viable investment alternative for Hang Seng Bank shareholders, analysts say. Photo: Eugene Lee

IPO

Chinese AI start-up MiniMax shines on Hong Kong IPO debut

The shares jump as much as 113.2 per cent to HK$351.80 before ending the day 109.1 per cent higher at HK$345.

9 Jan 2026 - 5:07PM

Executives of MiniMax Group, Suzhou Ribo Life Science, Yunnan Jinxun Resources and HKEX at the IPO listing ceremony on Friday. Photo: Jonathan Wong

IPO

MiniMax’s Hong Kong IPO set to hit US$538 million amid Chinese AI sector frenzy

The Alibaba-backed firm is set to price its 25.4 million shares at HK$165 each, the top end of its marketed range, sources say.

5 Jan 2026 - 4:39PM

IPO

Hong Kong’s IPO dominance in 2025 set to carry on into new year

The city’s exchange secures global bragging rights after 114 companies raised US$37.22 billion on the main board in 2025, according to LSEG.

2 Jan 2026 - 10:53PM

IPO

Shares in Chinese GPU start-up Biren soar in Hong Kong listing

Shares leap 82 per cent in debut after retail investors’ demand exceeds supply by 2,347 times.

2 Jan 2026 - 4:15PM

Zhang Wen, chairman and CEO of Biren, bangs the gong at the company’s listing ceremony in Hong Kong on January 2, 2026, as HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan (left) and Financial Secretary Paul Chan (second from right) look on. Photo: Jonathan Wong

IPO

Insilico Medicine leads 6 Hong Kong IPOs, capping banner fundraising year

Debutants raise total of US$899 million as exchange wraps up one of the most active months for IPOs since 2021.

30 Dec 2025 - 5:26PM

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong world’s No 1 IPO venue as fundraising crosses US$35 billion: HKEX

Four companies that raised funds in Hong Kong, including CATL, featured in the world’s top 10 IPOs this year.

22 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM

IPO

Charles Li halts Hong Kong IPO plan for Micro Connect fund under HKEX Chapter 21

Former HKEX chief shifts to private fund model after regime fails to see a successful listing in a decade, raising call for a review.

22 Dec 2025 - 6:51PM

Charles Li says he will operate MCIF as a private fund and raise capital from the private sector. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong stock exchange

HKEX proposes slashing board lot variations to boost liquidity

The moves will remove the entry barrier for retail investors and prepare the city’s exchange for a single board lot unit structure.

18 Dec 2025 - 7:32PM

A view of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) office in Central, April 2, 2024. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong stock exchange

HKEX amends float rules to strengthen Hong Kong’s status as global finance hub

The reforms are meant to boost liquidity and attract high-quality companies, reinforcing the overall competitiveness of the capital markets.

17 Dec 2025 - 9:15PM

IPO

HashKey shares debut flat in Hong Kong amid bitcoin bear market

The firm, one of 11 licensed virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong, raised US$206 million in the city’s first crypto-native IPO.

17 Dec 2025 - 4:40PM

Cryptocurrency

Nasdaq is planning 23-hour trading. Should Hong Kong follow suit?

HKEX plans to adopt digital currencies and tokenisation in the next decade, which analysts say are in demand for round-the-clock trading.

16 Dec 2025 - 5:49PM

Hong Kong economy

Speed up innovation, create jobs key facets of next Hong Kong budget: Paul Chan

Finance chief says public consultation for next budget will start soon and he ‘looks forward’ to ideas from residents.

14 Dec 2025 - 7:33PM

Hong Kong’s finance chief has also pointed to positive investor sentiment after several entities recently bought and leased commercial properties in the city. Photo: Dickson Lee

IPO

China’s generative AI tiger MiniMax pursues Hong Kong IPO to expand global reach

Hong Kong equity market offers platform for mainland Chinese AI firms seeking international investors amid intensifying domestic competition.

15 Dec 2025 - 1:29PM

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong to keep IPO crown in 2026 on mega deals and return of US capital: UBS

A pipeline of mega listings, returning US investors and looser global monetary policy will help Hong Kong extend its IPO rebound next year.

11 Dec 2025 - 8:00PM

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Hong Kong stocks and gold start the Year of the Horse on a mixed note

The Hang Seng Index fell 1.1 per cent on the first day of trading of the new year, while local gold prices rose 0.6 per cent.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Editorial | Hong Kong regulators are right to scrutinise IPO applications

Why a 2,000-fold pay gap for Hong Kong board members may be a troubling sign

HKEX eyes expansion into fixed income as global investors reassess US exposure

Global investors want more than equities, prompting HKEX to expand into bonds and commodities, says CEO.

‘Vibrant’ Hong Kong market seen drawing more listings from abroad

But other markets like South Korea could offer stronger near-term returns for international investors, J.P. Morgan Private Bank says.

Hong Kong IPO boom strains sponsors as regulator steps in over poor applications

SFC warns over deal-chasing, staff shortages and unchecked use of AI undermining IPO preparations.

Hong Kong back in global IPO spotlight after strongest January in years

IPO pipeline swelled in January, with listing applications tripling year on year and proceeds reaching their second highest level on record.

Chinese drinks maker Eastroc’s US$1.3 billion Hong Kong IPO gives it wings

Shanghai-listed firm is selling 40.9 million shares for HK$248 each, which would give it a market cap of about US$21 billion.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Exclusive | Singapore Exchange hints at deeper ties with HKEX: can yuan business open doors?

SGX CEO also hopes to launch an international board with Nasdaq later this year and expand cross-trading schemes with mainland China.

New energy, AI, EV and biotech to drive Hong Kong IPO growth: HKEX

11 companies raised US$4 billion in Hong Kong in the first three weeks of 2026, with hundreds more lining up to list, Bonnie Chan says.

China’s Busy Ming to test investor appetite with Hong Kong IPO

Snack and drink retailer aims to raise up to US$428 million, but listing plan comes amid weak mainland domestic demand.

China’s Davos sales pitch: stability, reliability and not being Trump

Vice-Premier He Lifeng is expected to pitch China as a reliable partner on Tuesday, contrasting Beijing’s stability with Trump’s unilateralism before US president’s address.

Hong Kong corporate governance activist David Webb dies at 60

A champion of transparency and investor rights, whose investigations and sharp commentaries unsettled the financial elite.

Which stocks will Hang Seng shareholders buy with their US$14 billion windfall?

Investors could favour high-dividend stocks like HSBC and Bank of China as they seek stable returns and growth potential, analysts say.

Chinese AI start-up MiniMax shines on Hong Kong IPO debut

The shares jump as much as 113.2 per cent to HK$351.80 before ending the day 109.1 per cent higher at HK$345.

MiniMax’s Hong Kong IPO set to hit US$538 million amid Chinese AI sector frenzy

The Alibaba-backed firm is set to price its 25.4 million shares at HK$165 each, the top end of its marketed range, sources say.

Hong Kong’s IPO dominance in 2025 set to carry on into new year

The city’s exchange secures global bragging rights after 114 companies raised US$37.22 billion on the main board in 2025, according to LSEG.

Shares in Chinese GPU start-up Biren soar in Hong Kong listing

Shares leap 82 per cent in debut after retail investors’ demand exceeds supply by 2,347 times.

Insilico Medicine leads 6 Hong Kong IPOs, capping banner fundraising year

Debutants raise total of US$899 million as exchange wraps up one of the most active months for IPOs since 2021.

Hong Kong world’s No 1 IPO venue as fundraising crosses US$35 billion: HKEX

Four companies that raised funds in Hong Kong, including CATL, featured in the world’s top 10 IPOs this year.

Charles Li halts Hong Kong IPO plan for Micro Connect fund under HKEX Chapter 21

Former HKEX chief shifts to private fund model after regime fails to see a successful listing in a decade, raising call for a review.

HKEX proposes slashing board lot variations to boost liquidity

The moves will remove the entry barrier for retail investors and prepare the city’s exchange for a single board lot unit structure.

HKEX amends float rules to strengthen Hong Kong’s status as global finance hub

The reforms are meant to boost liquidity and attract high-quality companies, reinforcing the overall competitiveness of the capital markets.

HashKey shares debut flat in Hong Kong amid bitcoin bear market

The firm, one of 11 licensed virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong, raised US$206 million in the city’s first crypto-native IPO.

Nasdaq is planning 23-hour trading. Should Hong Kong follow suit?

HKEX plans to adopt digital currencies and tokenisation in the next decade, which analysts say are in demand for round-the-clock trading.

Speed up innovation, create jobs key facets of next Hong Kong budget: Paul Chan

Finance chief says public consultation for next budget will start soon and he ‘looks forward’ to ideas from residents.

China’s generative AI tiger MiniMax pursues Hong Kong IPO to expand global reach

Hong Kong equity market offers platform for mainland Chinese AI firms seeking international investors amid intensifying domestic competition.

Hong Kong to keep IPO crown in 2026 on mega deals and return of US capital: UBS

A pipeline of mega listings, returning US investors and looser global monetary policy will help Hong Kong extend its IPO rebound next year.

Editorial | Hong Kong regulators are right to scrutinise IPO applications

Exclusive | Singapore Exchange hints at deeper ties with HKEX: can yuan business open doors?