HKEX Welcomes Hong Kong Chief Executive’s Policy Address

The HKEX issued the following  statement in response to the Hong Kong Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address:

HKEX Chairman, Carlson Tong, said: “We warmly welcome today’s Policy Address by the Chief Executive of HKSAR, Mr John Lee. We thank the Chief Executive and the HKSAR Government for their ongoing support of Hong Kong's capital markets, further building on their breadth and depth. The initiatives presented today will help promote market efficiency, boost transparency, diversify our product ecosystem, and elevate the attractiveness of our markets to our global investor base. At HKEX, we are committed to supporting the long-term development of Hong Kong's markets and its economy. We look forward to the continued collaboration with the HKSAR Government, the Securities and Futures Commission, and all our stakeholders, as together we write the next exciting chapter of Hong Kong’s IFC story.”

HKEX Chief Executive Officer, Bonnie Y Chan, said: “HKEX is committed to bolstering Hong Kong's strength and resilience as a major international capital formation centre. Hong Kong’s super power is its connectivity, and we are pleased to note the HKSAR Government’s support of HKEX’s ongoing work to building a liquid and diverse ecosystem across asset classes and products, as well as to explore more ways to boost trading efficiency and accessibility, encouraging more participation in Hong Kong's capital markets. We look forward to working closely with the Chief Executive and the HKSAR Government, as well as other stakeholders, to deliver on our strategic imperatives, fuelling the vibrancy and competitiveness of our international-facing markets.”