Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX)

HKEX welcomes Morgan Stanley as OTC Clear’s newest clearing member. This follows OTC Clear’s earlier announcement to welcome entities incorporated in England and Wales as clearing members, paving the way for more global firms to join its network. Boosted by the growth of Swap Connect, OTC Clear’s clearing volumes reached a record US$807.8 billion in the first three quarters of 2024, up 151% compared with the same period in 2023. For more details of OTC Clear membership, please visit https://lnkd.in/ggTCxcqY

Happy #PinkFriday! 🏳🌈 🎉 At HKEX, #diversity is one of our five core values and today our colleagues wore pink in a spirited celebration of what makes us unique, and to show why #inclusion matters as we support the LGBTQ community. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

In the fourth and final installment of #StockConnectStories, Li Chunbo, Chairman and CEO of CITIC Securities International Group and CITIC CLSA Group, discusses the significance of Stock Connect and how it helps international investors tap into China’s capital markets, whilst offering Mainland investors a convenient way to diversity their holdings with Hong Kong-listed securities. #10YearsofConnect

Two companies listed today on HKEX’s vibrant capital markets! AuGroup (SHENZHEN) Cross-Border Business Co. (2519) is an e-commerce brand operator specialising in furniture and home furnishings. APT Electronics Co. (2551) is a provider of intelligent vision products and system solutions encompassing high-end lighting and advanced displays. Congratulations to both!

Tune in to the latest episode of HKEX’s #GetOnBoard podcast, where Kelly Lee, Senior Vice President, Policy and Secretariat Services, HKEX, sits down with M. H. Alice A., Co-Lead, Board & CEO Practice, Asia Pacific at Spencer Stuart and Kirti Lad, Executive Director at Meraki Executive Search & Consulting, as they discuss the current state of board diversity in Mainland China and Hong Kong and practical tips for corporates to build a stronger pipeline of female board talent. Kirti and Alice also share valuable advice for women looking to break into the boardroom. Don't miss this insightful conversation on driving greater gender representation at the highest levels of corporate leadership. https://lnkd.in/gsGBy_6b #boarddiversity #womenonboards #corporategovernance

HKEX welcomed CSOP MAG Seven ETF (3454) to its vibrant markets today! This new ETF invests in seven US tech firms: Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla, offering diversification opportunities across sectors including cloud computing, social media, electric vehicles, robotics, semiconductors, e-commerce and more. Learn more about investing in the future of technology with ETFs at https://lnkd.in/fTtPpeH  #AsiaETFMarketplace

Today, we celebrated the growth journey of Hong Kong’s vibrant ETF market over the past 25 years at the HKEX #ETFSummit 2024! We also highlighted the industry’s continuous innovations, including our announcement today on plans to digitalise ETP servicing capabilities by adopting an online platform in 2025. The event featured engaging discussions with industry experts, regulators and officials on key topics such as the outlook for Mainland China’s markets, enhancing portfolios with Hong Kong-listed ETFs, and emerging trends in virtual asset ETFs, as well as ETFs in Stock Connect. A huge thank you to all our speakers, sponsors, and attendees for making this event a resounding success. We look forward to continuing the conversation and driving innovation in the ETF space. See you at our next event!

HKEX celebrates the launch today of weekly stock options trading in Hong Kong’s markets! This marks Asia’s first weekly single stock options product, and adds to our diverse and vibrant derivatives ecosystem. What are weekly single stock options and why are they part of a growing global megatrend? Read HKEX’s latest insight article authored by David Lutz, Senior Vice President, Equities Product Development, to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gT4ES4hm

What do kids want to be when they grow up? At HKEX, we are proud of our commitment to board diversity, and we know that dreams grow when barriers fall. Watch this video that premiered at our #ESGAcademy event last Thursday! 

We welcomed four companies and one ETF to HKEX’s vibrant markets this week. Check out the highlights for the week at Asia’s most dynamic market for IPOs and new listings: