Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (OTCMKTS:HKXCY) is a leading global financial market infrastructure operator headquartered in Hong Kong. Established in 2000 through the merger of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Futures Exchange and Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company, the company provides a comprehensive suite of services encompassing securities trading, derivatives platforms, clearing, settlement and depository operations. HKEX plays a pivotal role in connecting Mainland China’s markets with international investors, notably through its flagship Stock Connect and Bond Connect schemes.
The core business of HKEX spans four principal segments: cash equities, derivatives, fixed income and currencies, and commodities. Its cash equities platform facilitates the listing and trading of corporations from around the world, while its derivatives arm offers futures and options on a broad range of products, including equity indices and foreign exchange. The fixed income and currency division supports bond trading and settlement, and the company’s commodities business incorporates the London Metal Exchange, which HKEX acquired in 2012, providing global metals trading and risk management services.
HKEX’s services extend beyond trading and clearing to market data, connectivity and post-trade solutions. Its Central Clearing and Settlement System (CCASS) serves as the backbone for securities depository and custody services in Hong Kong, ensuring efficient settlement and risk management. The company also offers advanced trading technology and access to liquidity networks for broker-dealers, financial institutions and asset managers, facilitating seamless order execution and market connectivity across multiple time zones.
Under the leadership of Chairman Laura M. Cha and Chief Executive Officer Nicolas Aguzin, HKEX has pursued a strategy of market innovation and international expansion. The exchange group continually enhances its product suite to meet evolving investor needs, focusing on green finance, exchange-traded products and digital assets. With regional offices in London, Singapore and New York, HKEX remains committed to strengthening Hong Kong’s position as a premier international financial centre and fostering cross-border capital flows between China and the rest of the world.
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