HKEX

A Fireside Chat with Bonnie Y Chan, HKEX CEO and Ronald Lam, Cathay Group CEO

The video features a fireside chat between Bonnie Y. Chan, chief executive of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), and Ronald Lam, chief executive of Cathay Group. They reminisce about early impressions of Hong Kong’s stock market and airline industry, then pivot to the institutions’ current strategic priorities. Chan outlines HKEX’s four‑decade transformation: from a simple equities market to a multi‑asset, technology‑driven platform offering derivatives, commodities and cross‑border products. Lam highlights Cathay Pacific’s expansion, now serving more than 30 countries with a network that connects over 20 Hong Kong nodes and daily flights to London and New York, underscoring the airline’s role in global cargo and passenger flow. Memorable moments include Chan recalling a 1992 TVB advertisement that shaped public perception of the exchange, and Lam announcing the launch of Cathay’s new New York office to deepen ties with U.S. investors. Both cite the resilience of their organizations through financial crises and aviation disruptions as proof of Hong Kong’s enduring spirit. The dialogue signals a coordinated push to position Hong Kong as a premier finance‑logistics hub, leveraging HKEX’s IPO pipeline and Cathay’s worldwide connectivity to attract capital, facilitate trade and reinforce the city’s status as a gateway between East and West.