Hong Kong bourse posts record first-half earnings on IPO, trading boom

CompaniesHKEX shrugs off macro and geopolitical risks as it remains gateway to ChinaThe Hong Kong Exchange has seen a rush of listings by mainland Chinese companies. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)LORRETTA CHENAugust 19, 2026 16:17 JSTHONG KONG -- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing's revenue for the first half of 2026 rose 17% on the year, on the back of a sustained stock listing and trading boom.Read NextIPOUnitree shares soar in humanoid maker's landmark Shanghai IPOTrading AsiaChina's 'national team' battles AI stock rollercoasterTrading AsiaChina crackdown rattles Hong Kong wealth hub statusIPOChina's CXMT jumps 465% on debut, tops Intel's market capWealth ManagementChina's tax dragnet rattles market as offshore trusts, insurance targetedPropertyHong Kong's trophy offices surge as financial fir