Bonnie Y Chan, Chief Executive Officer said:
HKEX delivered an exceptional first half of 2026, with revenue and profit both reaching new half-yearly records, surpassing those set in the second half of 2025. Supported by robust market sentiment, strong fundraising demand from technology and AI-related companies, and active participation from both Chinese Mainland and international investors, trading activity across our Cash, Derivatives and Stock Connect Markets reached record half-yearly highs, underscoring the resilience and relevance of our markets. Our commodities franchise is also progressing from strength to strength, with trading volumes at the London Metal Exchange rising to a fresh half-yearly record.
We continued to deliver on our strategic priorities, expanding and diversifying our product ecosystem while strengthening market infrastructure and connectivity. During the period, we advanced key market structure initiatives, such as launching a consultation on accelerated settlement for our Cash Market and moving forward with a streamlined Board Lot Framework. We also broadened our derivatives and index product offerings, welcoming the first ETF to track an HKEX-branded index, the HKEX Tech 100. We also deepened international collaboration, and made important progress in Hong Kong’s fixedincome and currency ecosystem, including the announcement of the launch of China Government Bond Futures.
Looking ahead, despite persistent macro and geopolitical uncertainties, the long-term opportunity for HKEX and for Hong Kong remains compelling as global capital increasingly seeks access to China’s innovation economy and Asia’s growth prospects. Through market reforms, enhanced connectivity and the expansion of our multi-asset ecosystem, we are strengthening the competitiveness, resilience and attractiveness of our markets. HKEX is well positioned to connect capital with opportunity and support investors’ evolving needs, whilst reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as a leading international financial centre.
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