The Chief Executive has approved the reappointment of Mr Carlson Tong Ka-shing as Chairman of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) with immediate effect.
 
     The approval was made under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) (Cap. 571). The conclusion of Mr Tong's chairmanship will coincide with the completion of his term of appointment as a member of the Board of Directors of the HKEX at the end of the 2027 Annual General Meeting of the HKEX.
 
     The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, said, "Under the leadership of Mr Tong, the HKEX took forward various reforms, including enhancing the listing vetting process, implementing the specialist technology listing channel, establishing the Technology Enterprises Channel, and launching the trading arrangement under severe weather. I am confident that with Mr Tong's leadership, the HKEX will continuously strive to enhance the competitiveness of the capital market of Hong Kong and consolidate Hong Kong's status as a global leading international financial centre."
 
     Mr Tong was re-elected as Chairman of the HKEX by the directors at the board meeting on April 30, 2025. The HKEX is a recognised exchange controller under the SFO. Section 69(1) of the SFO provides that no person shall be the chairman of a company which is a recognised exchange controller unless he has the approval in writing of the Chief Executive.

Ends/Thursday, May 8, 2025
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