Summary by Moomoo AI
The HKEX recorded a stellar financial performance in 2023, with annual revenue and other income of $20.16 billion, up 11% from 2022, driven by new high net investment income from margin and cleared funds, as well as increased LME trading and settlement fees. Despite weak spot market performance, annual shareholder profit rose 18% to $118.62 billion. THE GROUP'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CORAN ROSE SAID THAT WHILE THE MACROECONOMIC AND GEOPOLITICAL ENVIRONMENT IS COMPLEX, THE GROUP REMAINS CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE OUTLOOK AND WILL CONTINUE TO GROW THE BUSINESS. In 2023, the HKEX will make progress in terms of interconnection mechanisms, optimization of the listing framework, international network expansion and product diversification. Looking ahead, the Group will continue to promote Hong Kong's position as Asia's leading international financial centre and is committed to sustainability. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECLARED A SECOND INTERIM DIVIDEND OF $3.91 PER SHARE FOR 2023, A FULL-YEAR DIVIDEND OF $8.41 PER SHARE AND A DIVIDEND RATIO OF 90%.