Stepping into the former trading hall in Exchange Square on Thursday was like walking through a doorway into the 1980s. Brokers, wearing the iconic red jackets of the period, stood alongside Cathay Pacific Airways flight attendants in retro uniforms, evoking memories of the hall before its closure.The special gong-striking ceremony in Central marked the 40th anniversary of the merger of Hong Kong’s four stock exchanges into the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK). Cathay was the first company to list on the unified bourse in May 1986.“Let’s honour 1986 not just as history but as an inspiration – the vision that forged a unified exchange and brought Cathay to the market,” said Carlson Tong Ka-shing, chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), which became the holding company of the stock exchange in 2000.
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Chip boom powers Hong Kong stock exchange at 40. Innovation, resilience set next stage
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special gong-striking ceremony in Central. This event commemorated the 1986 merger of Hong Kong's four stock exchanges into the unified bourse.
Enoch Yiu,Themis QiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-30 · 02:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special gong-striking ceremony in Central. This event commemorated the 1986 merger of Hong Kong's four stock exchanges into the unified bourse. Cathay Pacific Airways, the first company to list on the SEHK in May 1986, was represented at the ceremony with flight attendants in retro uniforms, alongside brokers in 1980s attire, evoking memories of the former trading hall. Carlson Tong Ka-shing, chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), which now holds the stock exchange, emphasized honoring the vision behind the unified exchange. The article suggests innovation and resilience will shape the exchange's future, referencing a "chip boom" in the headline, though this specific detail is not elaborated upon in the provided content.
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HKEX became the holding company of the stock exchange in 2000.
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Carlson Tong Ka-shing, chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), views the 1986 merger as an inspiration.
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Cathay Pacific Airways was the first company to list on the unified bourse in May 1986.
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The SEHK is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
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The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) was formed by the merger of four stock exchanges.
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