Hong Kong's stock exchange reported record profits for the second consecutive year on Thursday, after the finance hub topped the global rankings for initial public offerings in 2025.
HKEX Has Record Year as Hong Kong Reclaims IPO Crown
Hong Kong hosted 119 new listings last year, raising more than triple the funds raised the previous year.
Hong Kong exchange posts record profits on Chinese listings boom
Hong Kong’s stock exchange operator has posted a second consecutive year of record profits after the city became one of the top listing destinations worldwide. Net profit rose 36 per cent to HK$17.8bn ...
Hong Kong Exchange’s quarterly profit rises 15% on trading jump
“In 2025, HKEX reinforced its role as a global superconnector, regained its position as the world’s leading venue for IPOs and set new trading as well as financial performance records,” chief ...
Hong Kong Unveils 2026–2027 Budget with Key Initiatives to Boost Financial Sector
The 2026–2027 budget reflects Hong Kong's ongoing commitment to fostering innovation, attracting global investment, and maintaining a robust and diversified financial ecosystem.
Hong Kong unveils 2026-27 budget focused on innovation and finance
The government presented fiscal plans emphasizing technology development and financial services expansion to drive economic growth across income levels.
Father of Hong Kong activist sentenced to eight months in prison
Kwok Yin-sang, the father of pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok, has been sentenced to eight months in prison by a Hong Kong court for a national security violation - the first involving a family member ...
How Schneider Electric powers Hong Kong’s ecosystem innovation
InvestHK backs firm’s efforts to optimise energy use in city’s buildings, infrastructure and transport as part of its low-carbon transition.
A Hong Kong court quashes fraud conviction of ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai
A Hong Kong appellate court on Thursday quashed onetime media magnate Jimmy Lai’s fraud convictions linked to lease violations, in a rare victory in the prominent activist’s legal battles.
Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai wins appeal in fraud case
Jimmy Lai, the founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper, was sentenced to 20 years' jail earlier in February on collusion charges under Hong Kong's national security law.
Hong Kong bets big on innovation, AI and finance in line with national goals
Northern Metropolis, San Tin Technopole cornerstones of innovation and technology strategy, finance chief Paul Chan says in budget address Hong Kong is betting big on innovation, artificial ...
Hong Kong to speed up stock settlement time to catch up with West, mainland China
HKEX proposes to shorten stock settlement cycle from current two days after transactions to one day to bolster city as global financial centre.
HSBC shares hit record as bank accelerates cost savings and lifts target
HSBC has said it will not make further share buybacks until its capital ratios have improved following its $14bn privatisation of Hang Seng Bank, potentially extending its previous warning of a ...
Hong Kong 2026-27 Budget: Driving High-Quality, Inclusive Growth with Innovation and Finance
Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government, delivered his 2026-27 Budget today (February 25), with a range of initiatives to support and diversify Hong Kong's economic growth, ...