Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX)

HKEX kicked off its speakers lineup at Hong Kong FinTech Week #HKFTW24 today with Group Chief Technology Officer John Hsu, who shared insights at the AI and Advanced Tech Forum on how HKEX’s role as a regulator and key market infrastructure helps support the development of a thriving market ecosystem by bringing together market stakeholders. He cited the development of the Orion Derivatives Platform as an innovation that is taking shape after extensive consultation and input from various clients and stakeholders. Also today, Co-Head of Markets Glenda So spoke at the WealthTech and InvestTech Forum on how HKEX's key initiatives, such as FINI and Synapse, support the vibrancy of Hong Kong’s capitals markets, whilst the Integrated Fund Platform under development will help deliver a more diverse and vibrant fund distribution ecosystem. She also highlighted the importance of developing the virtual asset market in Hong Kong, announcing the launch of the HKEX Virtual Asset Index Series! We are proud to be leading the discussion on the future of finance, connecting ideas, people, and technologies that drive growth in Asia and beyond. Stay tuned for more insightful sharing from Deputy CEO Wilfred Yiu at the Main Stage tomorrow! 

HKEX is launching the HKEX Virtual Asset Index Series, supporting Hong Kong’s development as Asia’s leading #digitalassets hub. The Index Series will provide investors with reliable benchmarks for #Bitcoin and #Ether pricing in the Asian time zone and will go live on 15 November 2024. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gtmmzVxg

HKEX Chairman Carlson Tong, CEO Bonnie Y Chan and other #TeamHKEX senior executives will be participating this week in FII Institute ’s #FII8 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where they'll be discussing the growing financial collaboration between the Middle East and China, as well as HKEX’s unique position as a #superconnector between China and international capital markets.   What are the reasons behind the stronger ties between the Middle East and Hong Kong? How can we capture opportunities from capital markets in the Middle East as Asia’s leading financial hub? Check out our Insight piece on “10 Ways Middle East-Hong Kong Financial Connectivity is Thriving," covering some recent initiatives at #HKEX, and Hong Kong more broadly, that strengthen the links between our markets!  

It has been 25 years since HKEX listed its first ETF. Since then, Hong Kong has become a world-leading #ETP market, attracting issuers, liquidity providers and investors, creating a vibrant hub for exchange-traded products. Our market continues to expand with new products, and has seen significant growth in volumes, with Hong Kong ETP ADT at $15.4 billion, and a five-year CAGR of 25%! Don’t forget to register for the upcoming HKEX ETF Summit 2024 on 5 November at #HKEXConnectHall. Hear from industry leaders on the market dynamics shaping the #ETF landscape, and strategic portfolio allocation with ETFs. Sign up today to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/gfzn-Ekf

HKEX hosted a special Gong-strike ceremony today at #HKEXConnectHall celebrating the achievements of Hong Kong’s athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and the support from the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) that made it all possible!     HKEX Chairman Carlson Tong and CEO Bonnie Y Chan hosted the celebration for the Hong Kong athletes, including badminton mixed doubles pair Tse Ying-suet and Tang Chun-man, and table tennis players Lee Ho-ching and Wong Chun-ting. Carlson and SF&OC President Timothy Fok struck the gong to close Hong Kong’s financial markets in honour of our athletes.    During the ceremony, HKEX Foundation 香港交易所慈善基金 presented a HK$1 million cheque to the Sports Legacy Scheme, encouraging children and youth from underprivileged backgrounds to pursue their passion in sports.    All of us at HKEX are proud of the Hong Kong’s athletes’ demonstration of excellence, hard work, and passion. We take inspiration from their resilient spirit and determination, as we continue to propel our markets forward. 

A warm welcome today to Horizon Robotics (9660), a leading provider of advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving solutions for passenger vehicles in China! Many congratulations on your listing in Hong Kong, Asia’s most dynamic market for IPOs! 

China Resources Beverage (Holdings) Company Limited (2460) debuted on #HKEX’s dynamic markets today! China Resources Beverage is a market leader in China’s bottled water and soft drink industry. #Congratulations on your #IPO!

HKEX had a strong third quarter as the vibrancy and diversity of Hong Kong’s markets were on full display in September, as investor sentiment strengthened due to economic stimulus measures from Mainland China, as well as monetary easing policies by major central banks. These developments, coupled with our strategic initiatives resulted in record volumes across all our markets. Check out our results announcement at: https://lnkd.in/dCRVgNNW

Day 2 at Sibos in Beijing saw our panels jam-packed with attendees! Head of FIC Product Development Jacky Mak shared #HKEX's plan to start accepting Chinese Government bonds as collateral, giving Swap Connect investors convenience and flexibility when fulfilling margin requirements, as well as enhancing liquidity for the financial system more broadly.    On Stock Connect, Tae Seok Clement Yoo, Managing Director, Global Client Development, Markets, shared the unique functionality of HKEX’s Synapse platform and how it enables real-time transparency, simultaneous processing, and standardised flows across the settlement chain.   Thank you for joining us at Sibos this year! #HKEXatSibos

Less than a month to go until the 10th anniversary of Stock Connect!    Watch the third episode of #StockConnectStories featuring Citi’s Head of Custody for Japan, Asia North & Australia, Caroline Chan, on how Stock Connect has revolutionised the way investors participate in China’s capital markets by addressing differences in settlement cycles, as well as settlement risk considerations.     Synapse, HKEX’s integrated settlement solution, has enabled financial institutions including Citi to streamline the post-trade workflows related to Northbound Stock Connect transactions, giving investors unparalleled connectivity to China’s capital markets.    Visit our newly launched Connect Hub and learn more at https://lnkd.in/gdvpqu2V    #10YearsOfConnect