The Unseen Forces Behind the Record Earnings
On August 19 2026, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) announced first-half results: revenue and other income of HK$16.702bn, up 19 per cent year on year; profit attributable to shareholders of HK$10.568bn, a surge of 24 per cent; and the three core indicators — cash equities, derivatives and IPOs — all reached record highs for a half-year period. This is a report card sufficient to inspire optimism.
