HKEx launches photo exhibition of Exchange Square’s 40-year development history
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- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited launched the "Exchange Square: Trading Scene Over Forty Years" photo exhibition at Exchange Square in Central, Hong Kong, to review the 40 years of development of Hong Kong's capital market.
- The launch ceremony of the exhibition was attended by Hong Kong Stock Exchange Chairman Tong Ka-shing and Chief Executive Officer Chan Yee-ting, as well as the Acting Financial Secretary of the SAR Government, Mr Wong Wai-lun, and other guests.
- The exhibition lasts for four weeks and displays precious photos, historical images and cultural relics through five themed exhibition areas, introducing the exchange's journey from the trading floor era to the global Internet market.
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Why It Matters
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange established a modern stock exchange in 1986, with the Exchange Square as its core venue witnessing the 40 years of development of the Hong Kong capital market.
China News Service, Hong Kong, September 29th. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited ("HKEX") launched the "Exchange Square - Trading Scene Over Forty Years" photo exhibition at the Exchange Square in Central, Hong Kong on the 28th to review the development of Hong Kong's capital market since the establishment of the modern stock exchange 40 years ago.
On the same day, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange held a launch ceremony for the exhibition. Guests present included Wong Wai-lun, Acting Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government, members of the SAR Legislative Council, representatives of market regulators and financial industry leaders.
Tong Jiacheng, Chairman of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, said that over the past 40 years, Exchange Square has stood at the core of Hong Kong’s capital market and witnessed Hong Kong’s rise into a leading international financial center. During this process, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Exchange"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, its markets and market participants have supported Hong Kong's economic development. HKEX will continue to actively promote the development of Hong Kong’s financial market and enhance its competitiveness.
Chan Yi-ting, CEO of HKEX Group, said that through this exhibition, he hopes to share with the public the stories, people and important moments that have shaped Hong Kong’s capital market over the past 40 years, and help the next generation understand the development history of the Hong Kong market.
The exhibition lasts for four weeks and displays the evolution of Exchange Square and Hong Kong's capital market through five themed exhibition areas. It displays rare photos, old newspaper clippings, historical images and many cultural relics, introducing the exchange's journey from the trading floor era to today's global Internet market.
Exchange Square is located in the core area of Central, Hong Kong. During its construction, a trading hall was specially set up for the use of the Stock Exchange, which was established by the merger of four local exchanges. The trading hall was put into operation in April 1986 and was converted into the Hong Kong Financial City Hall in 2018. In addition to holding the iconic listing gong ceremony, it also often holds various financial activities. (over)
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