HKEx eyes launch of IPO Connect

HKEx’s Li looks to smash HK IPO record

A controversial shake-up of the city's listing regime sees the bourse operator expecting a "crowded" deal pipeline. It's preparing to staff up to cope with the demand.

January 24, 2018

HKEX CEO Li to retire early at yearend after busy 11-year stint

COO Calvin Tai to be interim chief with effect from Jan. 1. Exchange operator says it has made ‘considerable progress’ in search for new CEO.

September 30, 2020

'Just a talking shop': HKEx listing reform draws ire

Instead of a joint SFC-HKEx committee to rule on listings and develop policy, itself a compromise, investors are left with a consultative panel that lacks any formal powers.

September 15, 2017

Trash talk: HKEx blasts back in new board spat

Charles Li has strong words for critics of reform proposal intended to lure new economy issuers to Hong Kong. He says an action plan will likely be released within weeks

September 06, 2017

HKEx’s Li in Primary Connect play for Saudi Aramco

Hong Kong is pinning its hopes of luring Saudi oil giant Aramco on a further trading tie-up with China, but the scheme is big and difficult to execute, says the bourse’s chief executive.

September 05, 2017

Exclusive interview with Micro Connect founder and chair, Charles Li

Charles Li shares Micro Connect’s aspirations to enable one million small businesses to achieve individual annual profits of RMB1 million ($150,000).

March 07, 2023