The Chief Executive has approved the reappointment of Carlson Tong as Chairman of the Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Limited (HKEX) with immediate effect.

Mr Tong was re-elected HKEX Chairman by the directors at the board meeting on April 30. The Chief Executive granted approval under the Securities & Futures Ordinance.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said under the leadership of Mr Tong, HKEX took forward various reforms, including enhancing the listing vetting process, implementing the specialist technology listing channel, establishing the Technology Enterprises Channel, and launching the trading arrangement under severe weather.

Mr Chan also expressed confidence that with Mr Tong's leadership, HKEX will continuously strive to enhance the competitiveness of Hong Kong's capital market and consolidate the city's status as a global leading international financial centre.

Mr Tong's chairmanship will coincide with his term of appointment as an HKEX board member, due to conclude at the end of the 2027 HKEX annual general meeting.