HKEX profit up 39% in H1

Revenue and other income for the period also increased 33%.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) reported that profit attributable to shareholders rose 39% year on year to $8.52b for the first half of 2025.

The group’s revenue and other income also increased 33% to $14.08b, boosted by higher trading volumes, depository fees, and investment gains.

In the second quarter, profit attributable to shareholders gained 41% YoY to $4.44b.

Revenue and other income rose 33% to $7.22b, supported by higher trading and clearing fees and greater margin fund income.

Chairman Carlson Tong said HKEX delivered record results despite global volatility and reaffirmed the exchange’s role as a gateway between China and international markets.

He also warned of ongoing risks from tariffs, geopolitics and interest rates but remained “cautiously optimistic” about the outlook for the second half.