HKEX profit jumps to record high on surging IPOs and turnover, beating estimates
- Posted on August 19, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) achieved exceptional financial performance in Q2, reporting record-breaking profits of US$686 million. The impressive results were driven by a significant surge in initial public offerings and elevated market turnover across the exchange. This achievement surpassed analyst expectations and marked consecutive quarters of record profitability, demonstrating robust market activity and strong investor confidence in the Asian financial hub.
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HKEX profit jumps to record high on surging IPOs and turnover, beating estimates
Hong Kong’s bourse operator made US$686 million, a record-high profit in the second quarter, beating its own record a quarter earlier.
