HKEX operates Hong Kong's sole securities and derivatives exchanges and exclusive clearing houses, spanning equities, fixed income, currencies, commodities and the London Metal Exchange.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is the sole operator of Hong Kong's securities and derivatives exchanges and the exclusive operator of the territory's clearing houses. The group connects regional and international investors to Asia's capital markets and ranks among the world's largest exchanges by market capitalisation, with listed companies numbering over 2,600 and market capitalisation of approximately $35 trillion. Its equities markets are the undisputed global leader in IPO issuance.
HKEX's activities span equities, fixed income, currency and commodities markets, alongside clearing house services for Hong Kong's securities and derivatives markets. The group owns the London Metal Exchange, extending its reach into industrial metals trading, and maintains a presence in London as well as Hong Kong, where it is headquartered. Its markets serve financial services, capital markets, securities and derivatives trading, commodities and clearing and settlement.
The group positions itself as a gateway for international investment into China and for Chinese capital going global, facilitating capital flows between East and West. HKEX states that it pursues continuous innovation in its product offerings and technology platforms, adapting to evolving market demands across market infrastructure technology, exchange trading platforms, and clearing and settlement systems.
