HKEX’s London office to open on Wednesday with eye on European investors, global listings
- HKEX CEO Nicolas Aguzin says London office will strengthen ties with European investors and pitch Hong Kong as a global fundraising hub
- International offices underscore HKEX’s search for diversification and new areas of growth amid stagnating new listings and turnover, CEO says
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) which operates the third largest stock market in Asia, will open an office in London on Wednesday in its latest push to attract more international listings and overseas investors.
HKEX CEO Nicolas Aguzin, currently in London ahead of the opening ceremony, said the new office will strengthen ties with European investors and pitch Hong Kong as a fundraising hub to global companies.
“Enhancing our connectivity and international footprint will further drive diversity, vibrancy and ultimately liquidity in our market,” Aguzin said in a pre-recorded video released on Tuesday at the sixth annual Biotech Summit at the Connect Hall in Central, Hong Kong.
“Since the last biotech summit, we have been particularly focused on enhancing and expanding our international connectivity.”
HKEX opened its New York office in June and signed separate agreements with stock exchanges in Saudi Arabia and Indonesia to explore opportunities in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, he said.