{"id":35366,"date":"2025-08-26T04:03:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T03:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/?post_type=press-release&#038;p=35366"},"modified":"2025-08-26T04:03:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T03:03:49","slug":"hkex-remains-a-blue-chip-performer-among-the-worlds-leading-exchanges","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/brandfinance.com\/press-releases\/hkex-remains-a-blue-chip-performer-among-the-worlds-leading-exchanges","title":{"rendered":"HKEX remains a blue-chip performer among the world\u2019s leading exchanges"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><strong><em>New Brand Finance data reveals HKEX\u2019s brand value hits USD2.5 billion in 2025 following record financial performance and strong IPO activities<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>HKEX recorded a 20% year-on-year rise in brand value from 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HKEX displaces Nasdaq to become the strongest exchange brand ranked in 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nasdaq has become the world's most valuable exchange brand for the first time<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BEIJING, 26 August 2025<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX)<\/strong> maintained its third position in the <a href=\"https:\/\/brandirectory.com\/reports\/exchanges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exchanges 10 2025<\/a> ranking by Brand Finance, the world\u2019s leading brand valuation consultancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its brand value rose 20% year-on-year to USD2.5 billion, underpinned by record financial results and sustained capital market strength. HKEX also emerged as the strongest exchange brand in the ranking, with a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 89.1\/100 and a AAA brand strength rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This growth reflects HKEX\u2019s strategic position in global finance and its solid business momentum. In Q3 2024, the exchange reported record revenue and income of HKD5.4 billion (approximately USD691 million), up 6% year on year, while profits attributable to shareholders rose 7%, driven by higher trading and clearing activities across Cash, Derivatives, and Commodities Markets. With a robust EBITDA margin of 74%, HKEX continues to deliver both financial strength and operational discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Market activities surged across the board, with <a>Northbound Stock Connect<\/a> and Bond Connect hitting record average daily turnover. Derivatives trading volumes also climbed to new highs, while OTC Clear saw strong growth driven by rising adoption of Swap Connect. These gains underscore HKEX\u2019s expanding role as a key conduit for cross-border capital flows and financial integration with Mainland China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Scott Chen, Managing Director, Brand Finance China, <\/strong>commented:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cAs the only Asian exchange among the global top three, HKEX remains a key pillar in the evolving architecture of global finance. Its strong brand performance this year reflects both commercial success and strategic clarity. In a period of heightened global market uncertainty, HKEX has not only delivered record financial results but also strengthened its role as a gateway between international capital and Mainland China.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>HKEX also led globally in IPO fundraising last year. The listing of Midea Group Co., Ltd. \u2013 Asia\u2019s largest and the world\u2019s second largest IPO of the year \u2013 highlighted its appeal to major issuers. By September 2024, 96 IPO applications signalled ongoing market confidence. Alibaba\u2019s dual primary listing and inclusion in Stock Connect further reinforced HKEX\u2019s position as a gateway between international capital and Mainland China\u2019s markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, its subsidiary, the London Metal Exchange, saw a 25% rise in daily trading volumes, reflecting strong global demand and HKEX\u2019s diversified market reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Global Insights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nasdaq has become the world\u2019s most valuable exchanges brand for the first time<\/strong>. Its brand value has grown 33% to USD3.1 billion, meaning it has overtaken <strong>CME<\/strong> to hold the top spot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Brand Finance data reveals HKEX\u2019s brand value hits USD2.5 billion in 2025 following record financial performance and strong IPO activities BEIJING, 26 August 2025 \u2013 Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) maintained its third position in the Exchanges 10 2025 ranking by Brand Finance, the world\u2019s leading brand valuation consultancy. 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