The Hong Kong Stock Exchange announced on the 26th that its annual revenue and other income for 2025 amounted to HKD 29.161 billion, a year-on-year increase of 30%. The profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 17.754 billion, a year-on-year increase of 36%. The performance report shows that in 2025, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's revenue, other income, and profit reached a new high for the second consecutive year. Due to record high trading volumes in spot, derivative, and commodity markets, the trading and settlement fees of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange have significantly increased, resulting in a year-on-year growth of 32% in its main business revenue. Last year, Hong Kong's new stock fundraising volume ranked first in the world. A total of 119 new stocks were listed throughout the year, with a total fundraising amount of HKD 286.9 billion, an increase of 226% year-on-year. Two newly listed companies were among the top five new stocks in the world by 2025. In 2026, the number of new stock listing applications remains stable, with over 400 applications currently being processed. The Chairman of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Tang Ka shing, stated that despite the continuous changes in the macro environment, the financial performance of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange remains strong, mainly due to the increasing interest and participation of international and mainland investors in the Hong Kong market. Looking ahead, with the increasing diversification of global capital allocation and the growing influence of Asian economies, the global fundraising market landscape is rapidly changing, bringing many new opportunities to the financial industry. (New Society)