Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX)

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: 

HKEX wrapped up an incredible #FII8 in Riyadh with a fruitful final day! We were glad to have shared with our friends in the Middle East about the role Hong Kong continues to play as a premier global capital-raising hub for new economy companies, and it was fantastic to see this theme resonate throughout the week. Discussions ranged from the potential for innovative sectors like biotechnology and renewable energy to the strategic roles public and private markets play in the global investment landscape. We are excited about the future possibilities and collaboration between Asia and the Middle East! Thank you to all our friends and partners who joined us in Riyadh, and we look forward to continuing our conversations! 

We were delighted to host the #ESGAcademy seminar on “Harnessing the Power of Corporate Governance” at #HKEXConnectHall today! In his welcome remarks, HKEX Head of Policy and Secretariat Services Paul Malam underscored the importance of corporate governance to support the sustainable development of companies. Kelly Lee, Senior Vice President, Listing Policy and Secretariat Services at HKEX, shared how HKEX is continuously enhancing corporate governance standards in Hong Kong’s capital markets by updates to the Corporate Governance Code, as well as through effective market education. M. H. Alice A., Co-Lead, Board and CEO Practice, Asia Pacific at Spencer Stuart, spoke on global corporate governance trends and latest boardroom practices, and this was followed by an insightful panel discussion between panellists Renu Bhatia, Chairman of the Exchange’s Listing Committee, May Tan from ACcelerate, Steven Watson from Capital Group and Gabriel Wilson-Otto from Fidelity International on the crucial topic of promoting #boarddiversity and strengthening board independence. Thank you all for joining us today and we look forward to the continued focus on corporate governance in Hong Kong’s capital markets!

HKEX hosted a full house of industry leaders, stakeholders and investors at an exclusive Breakfast event on Day 2 of #FII8, where Chairman Carlson Tong announced the opening of an HKEX office in #Riyadh, and that London Metal Exchange has approved the listing of two warehouses in Jeddah! These developments will make it even easier for investors in the Middle East to access some of the world’s most diverse and liquid capital and commodities markets, and underscores HKEX’s commitment to connect capital with opportunities. HKEX also hosted a panel titled “Capital Markets Connectivity Linking Asia and the Middle East” at the Breakfast session, a spirited discussion moderated by CEO Bonnie Y Chan.    Bonnie also participated in a panel that discussed the next growth drivers in China and how HKEX is primed to support innovative companies in various sectors including biotechnology and renewable energy, as they go through various stages of capital raising, from IPO to follow-on offerings. What a great way to cap off Day 2 of FII8!

HKEX Group General Counsel Paul Chow spoke at ASIFMA’s 5th Annual Sustainable Finance Conference today. In his panel, he discussed HKEX’s role as a regulator, market operator and listed corporate in supporting national climate goals and the development of carbon markets. In a separate panel, Head of Policy and Secretariat Services Paul Malam highlighted the initiatives HKEX has implemented, particularly our new climate requirements, in improving the quality and comparability of companies’ climate disclosures. To learn more about our sustainability journey, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gig-2Fuk