China News Service, Hong Kong, February 29 (Reporter Dai Xiaolu) Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (referred to as: Hong Kong Exchange) held a press conference on the 29th to announce that as of the end of December 2023, the net profit of Hong Kong Exchange was year-on-year. It rose 17.7% to 11.862 billion yuan (Hong Kong dollars, the same below), and total revenue rose 11.2% year-on-year to 20.516 billion yuan, both of which hit the second highest ever.
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is the only securities and derivatives exchange and clearing house operator in Hong Kong. Its business scope includes stocks, commodities and derivatives.
The performance report shows that the Hong Kong Stock Exchange recorded a net profit of 11.862 billion yuan in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 17.7%, the second highest ever, second only to its performance in 2021; total revenue was 20.516 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase 11.2%, also the second highest ever.
In addition, a total of 73 new stocks were listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2023, raising funds of 46.3 billion yuan, of which the new economy industry’s new stock funds raised accounted for 72% of the annual new stock funds raised.
Ou Guansheng, CEO of HKEx, said that driven by the significant growth in derivatives, fixed income and currency businesses, HKEX achieved good results in 2023.
Despite the challenging global macro environment and relatively weak spot market, HKEX still achieved its second-highest annual revenue, other income and net profit ever.
Champions League mentioned that the current market sentiment is showing signs of improvement and it is expected that central banks of various countries may end the monetary tightening cycle.
However, this year’s macroeconomic and geopolitical environment remains complex. HKEx will continue to seize innovation and market development opportunities, leverage its unique advantages in interconnection with the mainland, enhance the attractiveness and competitiveness of its markets and product ecosystem, and ensure that Hong Kong’s financial The long-term vitality, resilience and sustainable development of the market.
In addition, Chen Yiting, co-chief operating officer of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, will serve as the new chief executive of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on March 1.
Ou Guansheng said that he was honored to have served as the chief executive of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. "This has been a unique journey." Looking forward to the future, he believes that the outstanding team of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will continue to seize new opportunities under the leadership of Chen Yiting. .
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