Group 1 - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) announced the initiation of a tender process for the audit work for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 [1] - KPMG has been selected as the external auditor for the HKEX group for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, pending approval from shareholders at the 2026 annual general meeting [1] - PwC will continue as the auditor for the fiscal year 2025, with their term ending at the conclusion of the 2026 annual general meeting [1]

Core Insights - Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) reported record high revenue and profit for the first three quarters of 2025, with total revenue and other income reaching HKD 21.851 billion, a 37% increase from 2024, and shareholder profit rising 45% to HKD 13.419 billion [2][3] Financial Performance - Total revenue and other income for the first three quarters of 2025 was HKD 21.851 billion, up 37% from HKD 15.993 billion in 2024 [3] - Major business revenue increased by 41% to HKD 20.438 billion [3] - Shareholder profit reached HKD 13.419 billion, a 45% increase from HKD 9.270 billion in 2024 [3] - EBITDA rose 48% to HKD 17.164 billion [3] - Basic earnings per share increased by 45% to HKD 10.62 [3] Market Activity - The average daily trading volume in the cash market reached HKD 2,564 billion, more than double that of the first three quarters of 2024 [5] - The derivatives market saw an 11% increase in average daily contracts traded, reaching 1.7 million contracts [5] - The average daily trading volume for the third quarter of 2025 hit a record high of HKD 2,864 billion, more than double that of the same period in 2024 [6] - The Stock Connect program recorded significant growth, with average daily trading volumes for the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect increasing by 67% and 229%, respectively [6] IPO Market Performance - Hong Kong's IPO market remained strong, with 69 new listings in the first three quarters of 2025, raising a total of HKD 188.3 billion, more than three times the amount raised in the same period of 2024 [8] - In the third quarter of 2025, 25 new companies listed, raising HKD 78.9 billion, with increases of 67% and 87% in the number of new listings and funds raised compared to the same quarter in 2024 [8] - The number of IPO applications in process reached 297, tripling from 84 at the end of 2024 [8] Strategic Developments - HKEX implemented several reform measures, including new regulations for IPO pricing and allocation to enhance market stability and balance investor participation [9] - The exchange successfully managed trading operations during adverse weather conditions, demonstrating its resilience as a global financial center [9]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) announced a tender process for the audit work of the group for the year ending December 31, 2026, to maintain high standards of corporate governance [1] - After the completion of the tender process, the HKEX Board will appoint KPMG as the external auditor for the group for the year ending December 31, 2026, subject to approval by shareholders at the 2026 Annual General Meeting [1] - PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been reappointed as the auditor for the group to conduct the audit for the year 2025 at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 30, 2025, and will retire at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual General Meeting [1]

罗兵咸在于2025年4月30日举行的2025年股东周年大会上获续聘为核数师，为集团进行2025年度的审核 工作。罗兵咸将于2026年股东周年大会完结时退任核数师职务。 智通财经APP讯，香港交易所(00388)发布公告，有关就香港交易所及其附属公司(统称"集团")截至2026 年12月31日止年度的审核工作展开招标，以贯彻集团致力维持最高水平的企业管治。该招标程序完成 后，香港交易所董事会根据香港交易所稽核委员会的建议，议决委任毕马威会计师事务所为集团截至 2026年12月31日止年度的外聘核数师，有关委任须待香港交易所股东于2026年股东周年大会批准后方可 作实。 ...

罗兵咸在于2025年4月30日举行的2025年股东周年大会上获续聘为核数师，为集团进行2025年度的审核 工作。罗兵咸将于2026年股东周年大会完结时退任核数师职务。 格隆汇11月5日丨香港交易所(00388.HK)发布公告，董事会根据香港交易所稽核委员会的建议，议决委 任毕马威会计师事务所为集团截至2026年12月31日止年度的外聘核数师，有关委任须待股东于2026年股 东周年大会批准后方可作实。 ...

Core Insights - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) reported record high revenues and profits for the first three quarters of 2025, with total revenue and other income reaching HKD 21.851 billion, a 37% increase from the same period in 2024, and shareholder profit rising 45% to HKD 13.419 billion [1][2][4] Financial Performance - Total revenue and other income for the first three quarters of 2025 was HKD 21.851 billion, up 37% from HKD 15.993 billion in 2024 [2] - Major business revenue increased by 41% to HKD 20.438 billion [2] - The net investment income from the company's funds decreased by 8% to HKD 1.298 billion [2] - Operating expenses rose by 7% to HKD 4.453 billion [2] - EBITDA (non-HKFRS measure) increased by 48% to HKD 17.164 billion [2] - Basic earnings per share reached HKD 10.62, a 45% increase from HKD 7.33 in 2024 [2] Market Activity - The average daily trading volume in the cash market reached HKD 2,564 billion, more than double that of the first three quarters of 2024, while the derivatives market saw an 11% increase in average daily contracts traded [4] - The overall average daily trading amount for the first three quarters of 2025 was HKD 2,564 billion, a 126% increase from the same period in 2024 [4] - In September 2025, the average daily trading amount exceeded HKD 3,000 billion for the first time, reaching a record high of HKD 3,167 billion [4] Stock Market Performance - The Hong Kong IPO market remained strong, with 69 new listings in the first three quarters of 2025, raising a total of HKD 188.3 billion, more than three times the amount raised in the same period in 2024 [8] - In the third quarter of 2025, 25 new companies were listed, raising HKD 78.9 billion, with the number of new listings and funds raised increasing by 67% and 87% respectively compared to the same quarter in 2024 [8] - The number of IPO applications in process increased to 297 by September 30, 2025, tripling from 84 applications at the end of 2024 [8] Strategic Developments - HKEX implemented several reform measures, including new regulations for IPO pricing and public market rules aimed at enhancing the robustness of the IPO pricing and allocation mechanisms [9] - The first phase of lowering the minimum tick size was successfully implemented, with further phases planned based on the initial review [9] - HKEX demonstrated resilience during adverse weather conditions, maintaining smooth operations and high trading volumes [9]

Core Insights - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) reported record high revenues and profits for the first three quarters of 2025, with total revenue and other income reaching HKD 21.851 billion, a 37% increase compared to the same period in 2024, and shareholder profit rising by 45% to HKD 13.419 billion [1][2][3] Financial Performance - Total revenue and other income for the first three quarters of 2025 was HKD 21.851 billion, up 37% from HKD 15.993 billion in 2024 [2] - Major business revenue increased by 41% to HKD 20.438 billion [2] - Shareholder profit reached HKD 13.419 billion, a 45% increase from HKD 9.270 billion in 2024 [2] - EBITDA rose by 48% to HKD 17.164 billion [2] - Basic earnings per share increased by 45% to HKD 10.62 [2] Market Activity - The average daily trading amount in the cash market reached HKD 2.564 billion, more than double that of the same period in 2024, with a record high of HKD 3.167 billion in September 2025 [3] - The average daily trading volume for the Stock Connect program saw significant growth, with average daily trading amounts of RMB 2.064 billion and RMB 1.259 billion for the Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connects, respectively, both marking historical highs [4] IPO Market - The Hong Kong IPO market remained robust, with 69 new listings in the first three quarters of 2025, raising a total of HKD 188.3 billion, more than three times the amount raised in the same period in 2024 [5] - In Q3 2025, 25 new companies were listed, raising HKD 78.9 billion, with increases of 67% in the number of new listings and 87% in capital raised compared to Q3 2024 [5] - The number of IPO applications in process reached 297, tripling from 84 at the end of 2024 [5] Strategic Developments - HKEX is implementing various strategic reforms to enhance market diversification and liquidity, aiming to build a diversified asset ecosystem for long-term development [1][6] - New regulations for IPO pricing and public market rules were introduced to improve the robustness of the pricing and allocation mechanisms [7] - HKEX successfully managed trading operations during adverse weather conditions, demonstrating its resilience as a global financial center [7]

Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) reported record high revenues and profits for the first three quarters of 2025, driven by strong international capital inflow and increased interest in Chinese assets [1][4]. Financial Performance - Total revenue and other income for the first three quarters of 2025 reached HKD 218.51 billion, a 37% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [1][2]. - Shareholder profit amounted to HKD 134.19 billion, reflecting a 45% year-on-year growth [1][2]. - Major business revenue increased by 41% to HKD 20.44 billion, while the charity fund's donation income surged by 167% to HKD 115 million [2]. - Operating expenses rose by 7% to HKD 4.45 billion, while EBITDA increased by 48% to HKD 17.16 billion [2]. Market Activity - The average daily trading volume in the cash market reached HKD 2,564 billion, more than double that of the same period in 2024, with the derivatives market also showing an 11% increase in average daily contracts traded [4][5]. - The average daily trading volume for the Stock Connect program reached RMB 2,064 billion and RMB 1,259 billion for the Northbound and Southbound trading respectively, both marking historical highs [5]. IPO Market Performance - The Hong Kong IPO market remained robust, with 69 new listings in the first three quarters of 2025, raising a total of HKD 188.3 billion, more than three times the amount raised in the same period of 2024 [7]. - In Q3 2025 alone, 25 new companies listed, raising HKD 78.9 billion, with a 67% and 87% increase in the number of new listings and funds raised compared to Q3 2024 [7]. - The number of IPO applications in process increased to 297, tripling from 84 at the end of 2024 [7]. Strategic Developments - HKEX implemented several reforms aimed at enhancing market liquidity and promoting diversification, including new regulations for IPO pricing and public market rules [8]. - The exchange successfully managed trading operations during adverse weather conditions, demonstrating its resilience as a global financial center [8].

港交所第三季纯利49亿港元，同比增56%，按季升10%，较该行预估高出3%。各项业务表现普遍优于预 期，收入较小摩预测高出1%，主要受清算与结算收入带动;支出则因员工成本下降而较预测低4%。投资 净收入按季减34%，大致符合预期。营运利润率达75%，按季增203个基点，优于预期。季内，证券市 场日均成交额按季升20%、同比增141%;衍生产品日均成交额亦按季增7%、同比增10%。这份强劲财报 可望推动市场上修估值。 摩根大通发布研报称，尽管交易量坚挺，香港交易所(00388)股价过去数月随恒生指数走弱而下跌。小 摩认为，此种股价表现与基本面驱动因素(成交量)之间的背离，为未来几个月股价强势上涨创造条件， 维持"增持"评级，目标价530港元。 ...

Group 1 - Morgan Stanley reports that despite strong trading volumes, the stock price of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has declined in recent months alongside the Hang Seng Index, indicating a divergence between stock performance and fundamental drivers [1] - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for HKEX with a target price of HKD 530, suggesting potential for strong price appreciation in the coming months [1] - HKEX's Q3 net profit reached HKD 4.9 billion, a year-on-year increase of 56% and a quarter-on-quarter rise of 10%, exceeding Morgan Stanley's estimates by 3% [1] Group 2 - All business segments performed better than expected, with revenues surpassing Morgan Stanley's forecasts by 1%, primarily driven by clearing and settlement income [1] - Operating expenses were 4% lower than predicted due to a decrease in employee costs [1] - Investment net income decreased by 34% quarter-on-quarter, aligning with expectations, while the operating profit margin reached 75%, up 203 basis points quarter-on-quarter, outperforming forecasts [1] Group 3 - The average daily turnover in the securities market increased by 20% quarter-on-quarter and 141% year-on-year, while the average daily turnover in derivatives rose by 7% quarter-on-quarter and 10% year-on-year [1] - This strong financial performance is expected to lead to upward revisions in market valuations for HKEX [1]