Search Results for: Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

December 27, 2023 @ 10:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) claims that it has had a “busy” and “productive” 2023, marked by the achievement of several significant milestones and the launch of new initiatives. This included the opening of new offices “in New York and London, strategically positioning… Read More

November 30, 2023 @ 4:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to welcome the listing of Asia Pacific’s first ETF to “track Saudi Arabian equities – the CSOP Saudi Arabia ETF (Stock code: 2830 / 82830).” This ETF, which tracks the FTSE Saudi Arabia Index, “provides investors… Read More

September 9, 2023 @ 3:43 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), a top-tier exchange group globally, marked the inauguration of its latest office in London this week, further amplifying its international influence. A celebratory reception was held in The City of London. Nicolas Aguzin, HKEX Chief Executive Officer, alongside… Read More

October 2, 2018 @ 10:10 am By JD Alois  |  

BitMEX (Bitcoin Mercantile Exchange), a sophisticated cryptocurrency trading platform, has hired Angelina Kwan as its new Chief Operating Officer. Kwan was previously Managing Director and Head of Regulatory Compliance for Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). Kwan also spent eight years working at the Securities and… Read More

June 14, 2024 @ 11:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce that it has signed a cooperation agreement with a unit of Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), to support the development of HKEX’s Integrated Fund Platform (IFP). This cooperation will see Shenzhen Securities Communication Co. Ltd… Read More

May 12, 2024 @ 11:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce plans to launch weekly single stock options for 10 Hong Kong-listed equities, the latest derivatives market enhancement that will give investors even more choice to manage risks and execute trading strategies. HKEX plans to… Read More

May 1, 2024 @ 10:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to welcome today (Tuesday) the listing of Asia’s first Spot Virtual Asset (VA) ETFs, adding to the diversity of products in Hong Kong’s markets and further “supporting the city’s position as the region’s leading ETF marketplace… Read More

April 20, 2024 @ 4:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement with Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) in order “to expand the scope of eligible exchange-traded funds (ETFs) under Stock Connect.” The eligibility criteria for ETFs… Read More

December 19, 2023 @ 11:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the People’s Government of Heilongjiang Province (Heilongjiang Government) to “strengthen cooperation and to support listings of Heilongjiang companies on Hong Kong’s equities market.” Under the… Read More

November 2, 2023 @ 11:11 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) of Hong Kong has announced a set of groundbreaking initiatives during the Hong Kong FinTech Week 2023, aimed at integrating fintech developments with the real economy. The comprehensive plan includes the launch of an Integrated Fund Platform… Read More

August 24, 2023 @ 10:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Wednesday) the appointment of John Hsu as Managing Director and Group Chief Technology Officer. He succeeds Richard Leung, who will become Group Chief Information Officer. Reporting to Mr Leung, Mr Hsu will reportedly… Read More

February 13, 2023 @ 11:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and the Financial Affairs Office of Nanjing Municipal People’s Government (Nanjing FAO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) “to strengthen cooperation, and in particular support Nanjing-based companies that are interested in seeking a listing in Hong Kong.” Under… Read More

October 31, 2022 @ 11:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group welcomes the launch of Core Climate, the international carbon marketplace “set up by the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX).” Core Climate will “provide effective and transparent trading of voluntary carbon credits and instruments across Asia and… Read More

October 6, 2022 @ 8:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong Exchange & Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce that Mr. Mark Carr has “joined the Group as Managing Director and Chief Enterprise Architect.” In his new role, Mr. Carr will “help ensure HKEX’s vision to build the Marketplace of the Future is… Read More

September 12, 2021 @ 3:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) revealed on Friday (September 9, 2021) that it has made an enhancement to its suite of market data offerings, with the launch of an updated mobile market data subscription service. The newly introduced service, which is set to… Read More

July 3, 2021 @ 8:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) will be welcoming the first group of participants to take part in its pilot for HKEX Synapse, which is HKEX’s new Stock Connect settlement acceleration solution. As part of the pilot, industry participants such as fund managers, brokers,… Read More

June 27, 2021 @ 8:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) revealed, earlier this week, that the Global Fast Track 2021 program is currently taking applications from Fintech startups and also accepting them from more established companies looking to scale their business from Hong Kong to the GBA area, Asia and other… Read More

July 5, 2020 @ 8:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

Hong Kong as jurisdiction was slow out of the gate when it came to Fintech innovation. But this initial hesitancy was soon made up by a dedicated public-private partnership determined to establish Hong Kong as a top Fintech hub – a successful move. InvestHK, a… Read More

September 12, 2018 @ 8:25 am By JD Alois  |  

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) has shared details of its 3rd annual Hong Kong Fintech Week. The private – public partnership event which seeks to promote Hong Kong’s prominence in the fast evolving Fintech sector will be a bit different this year. For 2018, HK Fintech… Read More

April 28, 2018 @ 10:45 am By Xu Gao  |  

Financial Inclusion Platform FINUP Plans Public Listing in Hong Kong On April 23, China’s leading financial inclusion platform FINUP filed a listing application for the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). According to statistics, FINUP will be the fifth Fintech company from mainland China… Read More