Hong Kong Exchanges opens office in New York

Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York, Candy Nip Kai-yan, congratulated Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd on the official opening of its New York office today (June 21, New York time). 

Nip said she was delighted to see HKEX expanding its footprint to the largest financial hub in North America. 

Nip added Hong Kong plays a vital role in the global financial market, and strengthening connections with North American enterprises is a welcoming move. 

In collaboration with the HK Economic and Trade Office in New York, the Asia Society organized a luncheon with the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of HKEX, Nicolas Aguzin, as the featured speaker. 

Aguzin shared with the audience his insights on Hong Kong's long-term future as an international financial center and its super-connector role between the East and the West. 

On the same evening, Nip also attended a reception hosted by HKEX in celebration of its New York office opening.