HKEX Launches “A Place to Connect” Exhibition Celebrating 40 Years of Hong Kong’s Modern Stock Exchange

HKEX hosts a launch ceremony today to kick off its photo-led exhibition: “A Place to Connect: Our 40 Years at Exchange Square" The 4-week exhibition features five themed zones with rare photographs, archival footage, and interactive experiences HKEX will expand community engagement through the elevated HKEX Connect Hall, and a new museum planned for 2027 Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) today (Monday) launched "A Place to Connect: Our 40 Years at Exchange Square", a photo-led exhibition celebrating the development of Hong Kong's capital markets over the four decades since the establishment of Hong Kong’s modern stock exchange.HKEX hosted a special event to kick off the four-week exhibition, attended by distinguished guests that included Hong Kong Acting Financial Secretary, Michael Wong, as well as legislators, market regulators and leaders from the financial community. Former HKEX chairmen Ronald Arculli and CK Chow, and executives from the exhibition’s strategic partner, Hongkong Land, were also in attendance.The programme featured a gong-strike ceremony and a fireside chat between HKEX Chairman, Carlson Tong, Legislative Council Member for Financial Services, Robert Lee, and veteran financial journalist, Gina San, who reflected on the transformation of Hong Kong’s capital markets in the years following the launch of the unified Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) at Exchange Square in 1986.HKEX Chairman, Carlson Tong, said: "For four decades, Exchange Square has stood at the heart of Hong Kong's capital markets, witnessing Hong Kong's rise as a leading international financial centre. Throughout this journey, the Exchange, its markets and our participants have supported Hong Kong’s economic development by connecting capital with opportunity and linking China with the world. Our commitment to establish HKEX's permanent headquarters at Exchange Square reflects our long-term confidence in Hong Kong and our determination to support the continued success and competitiveness of its financial markets."HKEX Chief Executive Officer, Bonnie Y Chan, said: “Exchange Square is more than the home of HKEX. It is where markets, businesses, investors and communities come together. Through this exhibition, we are sharing the stories, people and moments that have shaped Hong Kong’s capital markets over the past 40 years, while looking ahead to new ways of engaging with the public through our future headquarters, enhanced HKEX Connect Hall and new HKEX museum. Together, these initiatives will help bring Hong Kong's market history to life for future generations."Hongkong Land Group Chief Executive, Michael T. Smith said: “Hongkong Land is immensely proud for Exchange Square in Central to have been SEHK’s home since day one. Over the past four decades, our stories have been inextricably linked as we partnered hand-in-hand to build the ecosystem supporting Hong Kong as an international financial centre. Today, as HKEX establishes its permanent headquarters at Exchange Square, this investment represents a profound, mutual vote of confidence in Central and in Hong Kong’s future. We look forward to building the next forty years together.”The exhibition, hosted at the Rotunda on the lobby of One and Two Exchange Square, traces the evolution of Exchange Square and Hong Kong's capital markets through five themed zones, featuring rare photographs, newspaper clippings, archival footage and market artefacts, exploring the Exchange’s journey from the trading-floor era to today's globally connected marketplace.Exchange Square is a commercial development at the heart of Central that was purpose built to house the Exchange’s Trading Hall following the merger of four local exchanges into SEHK. The Trading Hall began operations in April 1986, and was transformed in 2018 into HKEX Connect Hall, which now plays host to the iconic gong strike ceremonies among other financial community events.Looking ahead, HKEX is committed to connecting Hong Kong’s capital markets with the wider community, and its headquarters at Exchange Square and enhanced HKEX Connect Hall will create more opportunities for public engagement. In 2027, a new museum will offer expanded exhibitions and interactive experiences showcasing Hong Kong’s market development and financial heritage for future generations.Notes to editorsExhibition: “A Place to Connect: Our 40 Years of Exchange Square”Dates: 28 September to 23 October 2026Opening hours: Daily, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm (except for 28 September which will open to public from 3pm)Venue: The Rotunda, 3/F, Exchange Square One and Two, CentralAdmission: Free and open to the public Hong Kong Acting Financial Secretary, Michael Wong, HKEX Chairman, Carlson Tong, HKEX CEO, Bonnie Y Chan, and Hongkong Land Group Chief Executive, Michael T. Smith strike the gong to celebrate the launch of the Exhibition at the Rotunda in Exchange Square.(From left to right) Hongkong Land Group Chief Executive, Michael T. Smith; SFC Chief Executive Officer, Julia Leung; SFC Chairman, Kelvin Wong; HKEX Chairman, Carlson Tong; Hong Kong Acting Financial Secretary, Michael Wong; Legco President, Starry Lee; Legco Member, Robert Lee; HKEX CEO, Bonnie Y Chan. (From left to right) Hongkong Land Chief Executive, Hong Kong Central, Graeme Torre; Hongkong Land General Counsel, John Simpkins; Hongkong Land Group Chief Executive, Michael T. Smith; HKEX Chairman, Carlson Tong; Hong Kong Acting Financial Secretary, Michael Wong; HKEX CEO, Bonnie Y Chan; Hongkong Land Chief Financial Officer, Craig Beattie; Hongkong Land Chief Operations Officer, Elton Chan.HKEX Chairman Carlson Tong, Legco Member Robert Lee, and former journalist Gina San participate in a fireside chat.

HKEX Launches “A Place to Connect” Exhibition Celebrating 40 Years of Hong Kong’s Modern Stock Exchange

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