HKEX Renews CEO Chan’s Contract for Three Years Amid IPO Boom
THE SO WHAT
Extending Bonnie Chan’s term through 2030 during an IPO boom signals HKEX wants continuity as it competes with US and mainland venues for listings. If you’re a late-stage company in Asia, assume Hong Kong will keep sweetening the pitch — dual-primary and sector-specific regimes may get more flexible, not less.
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