Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, or HKEx, operates a securities market and a derivatives market in Hong Kong and the clearing houses for those markets. HKEx was listed in Hong Kong in 2000 and is now one of the world’s largest exchange owners based on the market capitalisation of its shares.

Established in 1989, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is an independent statutory body set up to regulate the securities and futures markets in Hong Kong. It derives a broad range of investigative, remedial and disciplinary powers from the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) and a subsidiary legislation. The SFC works to ensure orderly securities and futures market operations, to protect investors and help promote Hong Kong as an international financial centre and a key financial market in China. The SFC is funded by levies on transactions conducted on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Futures Exchange, as well as fees charged to those who apply for and hold licences with the SFC or who make other types of application for licences.

The Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute offers those who are interested in pursuing a career within the financial services industry a comprehensive programme of high quality professional training, events and internationally recognised examinations which aim to assist individuals achieve their own professional goals within the industry.