HKEX(HK:00388) 2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-04-30 12:20Group 1 - Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) reported record high revenue and net profit for Q1, with revenue at HKD 68.57 billion, a 32% year-on-year increase, and net profit at HKD 40.77 billion, a 37% increase [1][2] - Average daily trading value for Hong Kong stocks reached a new high of HKD 242.7 billion, while average daily trading value for Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) was HKD 39.4 billion [2] - The bond connect northbound trading also saw record average daily trading value, along with the settlement amount for the over-the-counter clearing company [2] Group 2 - The IPO activity in Q1 2025 continued the strong momentum from H2 2024, with 17 companies listed and total fundraising amounting to HKD 18.7 billion, nearly four times that of Q1 2024 [4] - HKEX is ranked among the top five global markets for new listings [4] Group 3 - During the annual general meeting, shareholders questioned the capability of PwC to continue as the external auditor, with a voting approval rate of 86.52% for their reappointment, lower than other resolutions which exceeded 90% [9] - HKEX stated that they will consider changing auditors in 2026, but will not do so in 2025 [9]