Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx)

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) is the operator of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK), the world's ninth-largest stock exchange by market capitalization. It is also the operator of the Hong Kong Futures Exchange (HKFE), the world's fourth-largest futures exchange by turnover.

The HKEx was established in 1986 as a statutory body under the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). It is a public company listed on the SEHK. The HKEx's mission is to "provide efficient, transparent and fair markets for the trading of securities and futures."

The HKEx has a market capitalization of HK$270.5 billion (US$34.6 billion) as of March 2023. It has a workforce of over 3,000 people.

The HKEx is a major contributor to the Hong Kong economy. In 2021, it generated HK$10.4 billion in revenue and HK$3.4 billion in profit. It also contributed HK$10.6 billion to the government's coffers in taxes.

The HKEx is a major player in the global financial markets. It is the world's largest exchange for the trading of renminbi-denominated products. It is also a major exchange for the trading of gold, silver, and other commodities.

The HKEx is a recognized leader in the development of financial markets. It has been at the forefront of the development of new products and services, such as electronic trading and clearing. It has also been a leader in the development of new technologies, such as blockchain technology.

The HKEx is a major contributor to the development of the Hong Kong economy and the global financial markets. It is a recognized leader in the development of financial markets and a major player in the global financial markets.