Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (OTCMKTS: HKXCY) is one of Asia’s leading financial infrastructure providers, operating the primary securities and derivatives markets in Hong Kong. The company owns and manages the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Futures Exchange and the Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company, offering a comprehensive range of trading, clearing, settlement and depository services. Through its trading platforms, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing facilitates the issuance and trading of equities, exchange-traded funds, bonds and derivatives, catering to both institutional and retail investors.
In addition to its core securities and derivatives operations, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing provides market data, indices and technology solutions designed to enhance transparency and risk management. The group also offers connectivity services for international participants via the Stock Connect and Bond Connect schemes, which link the Hong Kong market with mainland China’s Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges. On the commodities front, the acquisition of the London Metal Exchange in 2012 broadened HKEX’s global footprint, making it a central hub for base metals trading and clearing.
Formed in 2000 through the merger of Hong Kong’s securities and futures exchanges, HKEX has steadily expanded its product scope and technological capabilities to support market growth and innovation. The company serves issuers and investors across Greater China and beyond, fostering capital formation and cross-border investment. Under the leadership of Chairwoman Laura M. Cha and Chief Executive Officer Nicolas Aguzin, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing continues to develop its trading ecosystem, drive market connectivity and uphold robust risk-management standards, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of the Asia-Pacific financial markets.
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