HKEX profit jumps 36% to another record high on surging turnover, IPOs
South China Morning Post
by Enoch YiuFebruary 26, 2026
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), operator of Asia’s third-largest stock exchange, reported another record-breaking year in net profit, jumping 36% to HK$17.75 billion (US$2.28 billion) in 2025. This marked the second straight year of record profits, driven by surging market turnover and strong listing activity. The result exceeded market expectations of HK$17.44 billion, signaling robust performance despite global economic uncertainties.
The increase in net profit to HK$17.75 billion reflects a significant rise from the previous year’s figure of HK$13 billion. This growth was fueled by higher trading volumes across both equities and derivatives markets, as well as strong demand for initial public offerings (IPOs). Notably, Hong Kong maintained its position as a leading global IPO market,
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 2/26/2026