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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) to expand cooperation and strengthen capital market connectivity between the UAE and Hong Kong.
The agreement, signed in Hong Kong at the Investopia Global – Hong Kong forum, was witnessed by Mohammad Alhawi, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Investment, and Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary of Hong Kong SAR. It builds on a relationship between the two exchanges that dates back to their first MoU in March 2007.
According to ADX, the MoU will facilitate mutual market access and support the co-development of products and services tailored to evolving investor needs. The two exchanges will organise joint events such as roadshows, seminars, training programmes, and investor education activities. They will also explore dual listings, cross-border financing, collaboration on exchange-traded funds, and the development of ESG-related products and indices.
Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Group CEO of ADX, said: “Our MOU with HKEX reinforces the strong ties between Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong and marks a key step in ADX’s global integration journey. By advancing cross-listings, developing innovative products such as ETFs and indices, and creating practical channels for multi-market access, we will broaden investment opportunities and deepen liquidity. This partnership strengthens ADX’s global footprint and reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a dynamic financial center committed to sustainable growth and shared prosperity.”
HKEX Chief Executive Officer, Bonnie Y Chan, added: “We are delighted to strengthen our relationship with ADX through this MOU, building on last year’s addition of ADX to our list of recognised stock exchanges. This arrangement marks a significant step in enhancing cross-border market connectivity and facilitating capital flows between Hong Kong and the Middle East. By working closely with ADX, we aim to unlock new investment opportunities, strengthen market infrastructure, and meet the evolving needs of global issuers and investors.”
The collaboration is expected to create new pathways for issuers and investors, broaden access to diversified instruments, and reinforce resilience, underlining the exchanges’ shared commitment to innovation, open capital flows, investor protection, and deeper connectivity between international financial hubs.
