Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) operates Hong Kong's securities and derivatives exchanges and serves as the city's exclusive clearing house. It runs markets across equities, commodities, fixed income, and currencies, and owns the London Metal Exchange (LME), extending its reach into global industrial metals trading. More than 2,600 companies are listed on its exchanges, with a combined market capitalisation of approximately $35 trillion.
HKEX holds a structurally unique position in global capital markets: it is Hong Kong's sole operator for both securities and derivatives exchange infrastructure, as well as its only clearing house. This monopoly on core market infrastructure, combined with Hong Kong's role as a financial gateway between mainland China and international investors, makes HKEX a central node in cross-border capital flows between East and West.
The organisation's technical scope spans exchange operations, trading and market technology platforms, derivatives and clearing infrastructure, and financial product development. Through the LME in London, it also maintains a significant presence in commodities markets beyond Asia. HKEX is publicly listed and operates across offices in Hong Kong and London, serving both regional and international market participants.
