Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX)

Greetings from Beijing. I was honoured to be invited to the China Development Forum this past weekend as guest speaker and panelist.   Alongside other distinguished panelists, I discussed the dramatic transformation of Mainland China's economy—one of the most remarkable growth stories of our time -- from my vantage point during my career in Hong Kong's financial industry.    At the same time, Hong Kong has evolved into Asia’s leading IFC, playing a crucial role in supporting that continued growth.   The recent 'DeepSeek moment' has captured global investors’ attention, prompting a reassessment of China's AI capabilities.   As a superconnector between China and the world, Hong Kong is committed to cultivating these new capital sources, as we further elevate our relevance in the global financial ecosystem.

HKEX is proud to be supporting #EarthHour by switching off our non-essential lights and equipment on 22 March 💡. Let’s join together in pursuit of a more sustainable future for all! #BiggestHourForEarth #HKEXgreen Learn more about Earth Hour at https://bit.ly/3TPy2t8

We are pleased to be partnering with the World Economic Forum to bring the Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems 2025 Symposium to Hong Kong! The Symposium, to be held on 26 March, will gather influential senior leaders to address the most pressing and critical issues facing the global financial system.   Watch this video where HKEX CEO Bonnie Y Chan discusses HKEX’s commitment to bringing Asia’s perspectives to the international agenda, whilst the World Economic Forum's Head of Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems Matthew Blake explains why the Forum has chosen Hong Kong to host its financial services symposium and provides a sneak peek of the agenda. Stay tuned for more updates!

Starting our Friday off with an #IPO! Visen Pharmaceuticals (2561), an endocrinology disease drugmaker, debuted on HKEX’s vibrant markets today. Congratulations on your listing!

We are pleased to announce the expanded use of onshore RMB bonds as collateral in the offshore market, starting today! HKEX’s clearing subsidiary, OTC Clear, will start accepting Chinese Government Bonds and Policy Bank Bonds held by international investors through Bond Connect as margin collateral for all derivative transactions cleared by OTC Clear, effective 21 March 2025. This initiative will provide greater flexibility to international investors and enhance their capital efficiency, further enhancing the attractiveness of RMB-denominated assets and promoting the internationalisation of the RMB. For more information, please read our press release: https://lnkd.in/gA924m6n

HKEX has continued to make great progress in advancing the region’s sustainable finance ecosystem. With a refreshed approach, we have ensured that the right structure, governance and strategy are in place to keep sustainability at the core of everything we do.   With the launch of its Sustainability function, HKEX is demonstrating the Group’s commitment to being good stewards of the markets we operate in and the communities we serve.   To learn more about our approach, please read our recently published 2024 Sustainability Report 📊: https://lnkd.in/d2EHBaec

Discover HKEX Chief Sustainability Officer Paul Chow discussion on the pivotal role corporates play in climate action. Learn how HKEX’s own path to carbon neutrality has inspired us to think even harder on how we can support our issuer community and Hong Kong’s broader corporate sector in this crucial endeavour.   Read here: https://lnkd.in/gAAHN2fU

HKEX achieved carbon neutrality in 2024, fulfilling a key pledge in support of our sustainability journey. Much work remains to be done as we move further towards achieving #netzero, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to creating a resilient, low-carbon future for the benefit of future generations.   Read more in our news release: https://lnkd.in/gXJgShkQ

Welcoming Global X Hang Seng TECH Components Covered Call Active ETF (3417) to HKEX’s vibrant markets today! This new Covered Call #ETF complements the existing suite of ETFs available on HKEX and is designed to offer investors access to #HSTECH option premiums. #TradeAsiaInAsia

#China’s growth story, #AI and #sustainability – these are the mega trends shaping the future of derivatives markets, HKEX CEO Bonnie Y Chan said in a fireside chat with FIA CEO Walt Lukken at #FIABoca. Bonnie noted that the focus of the global economy continues to shift to Asia, and with China leading on innovation and the green transition, #HongKong and #HKEX have a key role to play as Asia’s risk management centre, providing the best platform and best tools for global investors to tap into this unprecedented opportunity.