A warm homecoming welcome to
@NIOGlobal
, which started trading in
#HongKong
today! NIO is the third electric vehicle
#EV
manufacturer to list on HKEX’s markets over the past year. Check out the virtual listing ceremony here:
#HKFinTechWeek
began today! HKEX’s Christina Bao shared her thoughts on how HKEX's listing reforms are enhancing
#HK
’s competitiveness as an IFC, while HKEX’s John Buckley discussed how HKEX plays a part in shaping a digital ecosystem that meets the evolving needs of investors.
HKEX welcomes the SFC’s announcement today permitting the listing of ETFs with virtual assets as their underlying. This will support the continued growth of
#HongKong
as Asia’s premier
#ETF
marketplace, further strengthening Hong Kong’s role as an international financial centre.
HKEX is looking at blockchain to help power post-trade allocation and processing for Northbound trades under Stock Connect. We are working with
@digitalassetcom
, an experienced partner in distributed ledger technology.
#HKFintechWeek
We are aware of some connectivity issues with our derivatives trading system, the Hong Kong Futures Automatic Trading System. We are looking into the matter and will provide updates in due course. The derivatives market remains open and all other markets remain fully operational.
The approaches to tackle climate change across regions were in focus at a fireside chat hosted by HKEX’s Glenda So and featuring
@EamonRyan
from the Irish Govt and Diane Wong from the HKSAR Govt. Thank you for joining us today!
HKEX has just announced its possible offer for London Stock Exchange Group. Read more about the announcement and the thoughts of Chief Executive Charles Li in his latest blog post.
HKEX is donating HK$10 million to help our community combat the
#coronavirus
outbreak. The donation will be allocated to several welfare organisations that provide relief & support to those in need. Our thoughts are with those affected by the disease. Stay safe & in good health!
XPeng’s listing on the Main Board of HKEX today marks an important milestone for us. Now XPeng is the world’s first smart EV company listed on both the
@NYSE
and
@HKEXGroup
, manifesting the first dual primary listing of a Chinese company on the HKEX in almost 3 years.
#GoElectric
#HK
is strongly positioned to lead
#Asia
’s
#sustainable
finance transition.
#HKEX
aims to set an example and engage with all its stakeholders in its roles as regulator, market operator, and listed company, said CEO Nicolas Aguzin at the
#HongKongEconomicSummit
earlier today.
🎉We celebrated the launch of the HKD-RMB Dual Counter Model this morning with a ceremony at
#HKEXConnectHall
, marking an important milestone for
#HongKong
’s capital markets and the internationalisation of the RMB. Learn more:
HKEX has entered into a new license agreement with
@MSCI_Inc
to launch a futures contract based on the MSCI China A 50 Connect Index, tracking the performance of 50 key Shanghai and Shenzhen stocks available via
#StockConnect
. More:
#HongKong
’s role as a key connector between
#East
and
#West
has become even more relevant now, given the uncertainties in global financial markets, Chairman Laura M Cha said at virtual World Cities Festival
#WRLDCTY
.
@Brand_HK
#Sustainability
is redefining
#HongKong
’s role as an international financial hub, and we need to build a vibrant
#ecosystem
for sustainable investing, says HKEX Chairman Cha at Asian Financial Forum
@AFF_HK
.
This week we have been in
#London
celebrating the opening of HKEX’s new European office! Together with our newly opened office in
#NewYork
, our international footprint continues to grow. We are proud to be bringing Asia to the world!
#HKEXinLondon
#BringingAsiatotheWorld
HKEX confirms that as the Black Rainstorm warning was raised after the commencement of the morning trading session, all
#HongKong
cash and derivatives markets will remain *open* as normal for the duration of today’s session.
#HongKong
continues to be a leading global fundraising centre. Total
#IPO
funds raised in the first seven months of 2021 reached HK$253.2 billion, up 85% from same period last year. Read more in our monthly market highlights:
#strikethegong
Baidu today successfully completed its secondary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange! The shares are listed on the main board of the
#HKEX
and will be traded under stock code 9888.
Fresh
#record
today for the MSCI China A 50 Connect (USD) Index Futures with daily turnover surpassing 50,000 contracts, which translates to a notional value of US$3.3b! Momentum is building for this futures product as the world comes to trade
#China
at
#HKEX
.
Highlights from
#HKFintechWeek
: HKEX CEO Nicolas Aguzin sat down with PAG Chairman & CEO Weijian Shan to talk about the next mega trends in
#Fintech
investment.
Watch the highlights from a week of events to mark International Women's Day!
#HKEX
supports diversity in boardrooms and the empowerment of women, and has made a public commitment to diversity by signing the Gender Equality Pledge.
#IWD2019
#HeForShe
#HKEXcares
#HKEXdiversity
We welcomed *six* new listings on a single day today, bringing the 2019 first half total to 84 with nearly HK$70 billion raised, first in
#Asia
. The gongs have been well-used so far this year!
#IPO
#hk
HKEX hosted its inaugural
#ESGAcademy
webinar today, exploring the importance of board
#diversity
. We had a lively discussion with industry leaders as they shared their experiences in narrowing the gender gap within their companies. A big thank-you to everyone who attended!
“Ferretti’s
#IPO
today confirms the attractiveness of
#HKEX
as a preferred listing venue for international issuers,” CEO Nicolas Aguzin
@aguzin
said at today’s ceremony welcoming
@FerrettiGroup
, a leader in the global yacht industry, to list in
#HongKong
.
[Update] There will be no morning trading in the
#HongKong
securities and derivatives markets due to Typhoon Signal No. 8 and a Black Rainstorm Warning remaining in force.
#HKEX
is the market of choice for
#healthcare
companies seeking international exposure and capital to fuel their growth. What makes
#HK
such a magnet for
#biotech
listings? HKEX CEO Nicolas Aguzin and Lake Bleu Capital’s Li Bin explain. Watch now:
HKEX is now home to 100+ ASEAN companies. We offer issuers an ideal listing venue with a first-class regulatory environment & unique access to Mainland China’s markets, setting
#HK
apart from other international markets, said CEO Nicolas Aguzin at SCMP HK-ASEAN Summit today.
HKEX’s
#NewYork
office is open for business!
We had a fantastic time celebrating with our North American clients, partners and friends from across the financial community at our celebratory launch party at Rockefeller Center today!
#HKEXintheBigApple
Our new
#MSCI
China A 50 Connect (USD) Index Futures got off to a great start this week, with over US$1 billion notional value traded in the first five days! This is the best first week volume performance of any futures contract ever at
#HKEX
.
#AsiasDerivativesHub
3…2…1…Gong! The inclusion of
#ETFs
in
#StockConnect
launches today. Relive the exciting moment we struck the gong with representatives from Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shenzhen Stock Exchange and China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation to celebrate the launch🎊
Did you miss our incredible taxi trip to
#NewYork
? Don’t worry, check out this and our NY office opening in our highlights reel. A big
#thankyou
to everyone who joined us to celebrate this important
#HKEX
milestone, driving forward our commitment to stronger global
#connectivity
.
#Happy
20th
#birthday
, HKEX! This is a big
#milestone
for all of
#HK
, our market participants, colleagues and for the communities in which we do business. Here are a few words from our Chairman Laura M Cha & CE Charles Li to mark this special day!🎉
"The introduction of
#HongKong
SPAC listings is an exciting development for
#HKEX
. It adds a new route to market for issuers, and further diversifies our listing offering." CEO Nicolas Aguzin
@aguzin
said at today’s ceremony marking the first
#SPAC
listing in HK.
“
#HongKong
has a bright future as home to Asia’s most vibrant capital markets,” said CEO Nicolas Aguzin at the
#WhyHongKong
webinar series, where he highlighted HKEX’s unique role in connecting China with the world, and driving technological, regulatory and sustainable advances.
HKEX is pleased to welcome today HK’s
#first
carbon futures
#ETF
to its markets. CICC Carbon Futures ETF (3060/83060/9060) extends the coverage of HK-listed commodity ETFs to carbon credits, an important asset class in the global drive to achieving
#carbon
neutrality.
The world needs more connections, not less - and
#HKEX
is focused on enhancing connectivity between East and West, said HKEX CEO Nicolas Aguzin in his fireside chat at the
@JPMorganAM
Global Investment Conference 2021 today.
You never know who you will bump into at
#Davos
... HKEX CE Charles Li and US President
@realdonaldtrump
on
#day2
of
#wef20
after the President's address to the Annual Meeting.
The launch of the Hong Kong International Carbon Market Council is
#HKEX
’s latest initiative to support HK’s growth as Asia’s premier sustainable finance hub. We look forward to welcoming more corporates to join us on this
#netzero
transition journey.
Kung Hei Fat Choi! We celebrated the first trading day of the
#YearoftheTiger
this morning with an internal ceremony hosted by Chairman Laura M Cha and CEO Nicolas Aguzin
@aguzin
. Check out this video for a celebration message from Laura and Nicolas, and the ceremony highlights:
HKEX’s proposal to
#modernise
HK’s
#IPO
settlement process received strong
#support
from the market!
#FINI
will shorten the cycle between IPO pricing and trading, driving market efficiency and reinforcing HK’s position as the world’s premier IPO market. 👉
APAC’s
#first
Saudi Arabian ETF, CSOP Saudi Arabia ETF (2830/82830), started trading in Hong Kong today! The
#ETF
tracks the FTSE Saudi Arabia Index, offering global and regional investors unique Middle East exposure in HK. Welcome to
#HKEX
! Learn more at
HKEX
#Synapse
launches on 9 October! 🎉
Synapse is a new integrated settlement acceleration platform that streamlines the post-trade workflows of Northbound
#StockConnect
. Watch the video and learn more about Synapse at
HKEX facilitated more than 130 events and virtual listing ceremonies in 2020, thanks to the dedication of our
#EventsManagement
team. Meet Amy Lai and learn how her team keeps pace with the ever-evolving environment to organise events amid the pandemic.
#OurPeopleOurHKEX
HKEX and our Women's Exchange (WE
@HKEX
) are supporting The Women's Foundation at its annual gala dinner tonight in
#HK
. TWF and WE
@HKEX
both support promoting gender diversity in the workplace. More: (Welcome from TWF CEO Fiona Nott)
#twfhkgala2018
#HKEX
’s record 2020 FY results were powered by robust trading volumes, a strong
#IPO
pipeline and an expanding product portfolio. Watch Interim CE, Calvin Tai, and Group CFO, Vanessa Lau, discuss our business results, our strategy and
#outlook
for the year ahead.
HKEX CEO Nicolas Aguzin
@aguzin
had an insightful fireside chat at Greenwich Economic Forum Hong Kong
@thegeforum
today, exploring the many competitive edges to HK’s markets and how HKEX's
#Connect
Programmes have developed into the primary access channel to Mainland markets.
A strong start to the year!
#BondConnect
’s Northbound trading set a new daily volume
#record
, with RMB62.1 billion trading through the cross-border
#bond
trading scheme on 4 January. Learn more about Bond Connect at
We held our first Christmas Charity Fair today, where our colleagues came together to learn more about social enterprises and their amazing projects. Twelve social enterprises also helped us strike the gong to close the market for the holidays. Thank you for joining us!
Our new Sustainable and Green Exchange
#STAGE
launched today, providing investors with greater access and transparency on
#green
and
#sustainable
investment products and resources. The platform now features 29 sustainable-themed products. Check it out now!
HKEX had a great time at the JPM Healthcare Conference in
#SF
, sharing the benefits of an
#HK
listing. CE Charles Li spoke about opportunities in biotech for global issuers & investors during a panel talk, one of the highlights. Can't wait for next year!
#JPM19
One year ago we ushered in a new era for Hong Kong’s financial market, opening the door to innovative new economy companies and pre-revenue biotech firms. Let’s look back at how the first year performed!
Chairman Laura M Cha shared her views in
@SCMPHongKong
about the crucial role capital markets play in driving companies along the path to
#netzero
, and what
#HKEX
has been working on to drive the
#sustainability
agenda in Hong Kong and Asia. Read here:
HKEX is a proud sponsor of
@AFF_HK
, which kicks off next week. On 18 January HKEX Chairman Laura M Cha will share her views on the future of
#HongKong
as an international financial hub and provide a global economic
#outlook
. See you
#online
! Register here:
HKEX announced that trading in the securities market, including
#StockConnect
trading, and
#derivatives
markets will be suspended at 1:55pm today, due to the issuance of Typhoon Signal No. 8. There will be no After-Hours Trading session today.
#HKEX
’s record 2021
#interimresults
were powered by a buoyant
#IPO
market, strong trading volumes and significant momentum in
#StockConnect
. Watch CEO, Nicolas Aguzin and CFO, Vanessa Lau discuss our business results, our strategy and
#outlook
for the year ahead.
Digitisation and other
#megatrends
are redefining the future of capital markets and creating opportunities for us.
#HKEX
is on a multi-year journey that will transform every part of our business – we are building the
#MarketplaceOfTheFuture
. Read more at
#HKEXinDavos
- CEO Nicolas Aguzin
@aguzin
spoke with CNN’s Julia Chatterley in
#Davos
on the importance of
#connectivity
, and why
#HongKong
is an optimal market for international companies to list and international investors to take part in.
#Congratulations
to CALB Co., Ltd. (3931), which struck the listing gong in
#HongKong
today!
#CALB
is a new energy technology company which specialises in the design and production of
#EV
batteries.
#HongKong
climbed one spot to rank 4th among 126 financial centres around the world, according to the latest Global Financial Centres Index
#GFCI
published by Z/Yen Group and China Development Institute. Read more in the report:
HKEX’s Hong Kong markets will open as usual tomorrow (29 January), while Northbound and Southbound trading of
#StockConnect
will resume next Monday (3 February).