--- title: "HKEX Posts Record 2025, Regains Top Global IPO Spot and Expands Product Ecosystem" description: "Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) reported record trading and financial performance for 2025, regaining its position as the world's leading IPO venue. The company is modernizing its infrastructu" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/276985582.md" published_at: "2026-02-26T04:42:13.000Z" --- # HKEX Posts Record 2025, Regains Top Global IPO Spot and Expands Product Ecosystem > Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) reported record trading and financial performance for 2025, regaining its position as the world's leading IPO venue. The company is modernizing its infrastructure and expanding its product ecosystem, including new biotech indices and ETFs. HKEX also marked its 25th listing anniversary, established a Dubai subsidiary, and deepened ties with regional exchanges. The latest analyst rating for HKEX stock is a Buy with a price target of HK$550.00, reflecting confidence in its strategy to attract global capital and enhance risk management tools. ### Claim 50% Off TipRanks Premium - Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions - Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and analysis and maximize your portfolio's potential Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing ( (HK:0388) ) has provided an announcement. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing reported record trading and financial performance for 2025, regaining its status as the world’s leading IPO venue and advancing an extensive reform and product development agenda. The group highlighted its role in channelling global capital into Asian and Chinese assets, while continuing to modernise its infrastructure and support Hong Kong’s position as a global financial hub amid expectations of continued market volatility. Operationally, HKEX marked its 25th listing anniversary, committed to permanent headquarters premises, expanded its international footprint with a Dubai subsidiary for commodities pricing, and completed the purchase of a 20 per cent stake in CMU OmniClear. It also deepened ties with regional exchanges, including Thailand and Abu Dhabi, and enhanced its regulatory framework with new IPO price discovery rules and updated ongoing public float requirements effective from 2026. On the product side, HKEX broadened its multi-asset ecosystem with a series of firsts in Asia, including single-stock leveraged and inverse products, Saudi Sukuk and Solana ETFs, and new biotech and technology indices. Enhancements to OTC Clear and Bond Connect, along with extended Swap Connect tenors and expanded short-dated options, underscore HKEX’s strategy to offer more sophisticated risk management tools and attract diversified global capital into Hong Kong’s markets. The most recent analyst rating on (HK:0388) stock is a Buy with a HK$550.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing stock, see the HK:0388 Stock Forecast page. **More about Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing** Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is Hong Kong’s listed exchange operator, running equities, derivatives and fixed income markets, and positioning itself as a global “superconnector” between Asian, particularly Chinese, capital and international investors. The group focuses on multi-asset trading, clearing and market infrastructure, expanding into commodities pricing, ETFs, and structured products to strengthen Hong Kong’s role as an international financial centre. **Average Trading Volume:** 4,307,856 **Technical Sentiment Signal:** Buy **Current Market Cap:** HK$523.4B ### Related Stocks - [00388.HK - HKEX](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/00388.HK.md) - [HKXCY.US - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/HKXCY.US.md) ## Related News & Research | Title | Description | URL | |-------|-------------|-----| | Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing's Profit Rises 15% in Q4 | Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing's Profit Rises 15% in Q4 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276985225.md) | | Space Group Terminates Restructuring as HKEX Cancels Listing | Space Group Terminates Restructuring as HKEX Cancels Listing | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276832839.md) | | HKEX Announces Second Interim Dividend of HK$6.52 Per Share for 2025 | Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has declared a second interim dividend of HK$6.52 per share for the fina | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276993996.md) | | SFC moves to freeze assets of 3 insider traders who have left Hong Kong | The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has obtained court orders in Hong Kong and the UK to freeze HK$4.3 million i | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276832168.md) | | Xiaomi bought back 2.7 mln class B shares for HK$98.4 mln on Feb 13, HKEX shows | Xiaomi bought back 2.7 mln class B shares for HK$98.4 mln on Feb 13, HKEX shows | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/275886566.md) | --- > **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.