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*Challenging Quarter: Hong Kong Exchanges &amp; Clearing (388.HK) [HKEX] reported 2Q21 weak earnings of HKD 2.8 bn, declining HKD 1.1 bn (27.9%) linked quarter. Results were even worse when we exclude investment income (declined HKD 73 mn or 15.7% linked quarter) – decreasing HKD 997 mn (29.5%) to HKD 2.4 bn. Results were highlighted by HKEX’ marginally negative operating jaws, as recurring revenue declined HKD 1.9 bn (29.7%) while operating expenses increased HKD 8 mn (0.7%) over the period. HKEX’ 2Q21 witnessed weak revenues almost across the board; and*Risks Are Increasing: In addition to an extended valuation when ADT has begun to turn and having a new CEO with no exchange experiences, HKEX needs to contend with the government’s examination of a stamp duty increase, mainland China’s contemplation of a new stock exchange to attract overseas-listed firms (including Hong Kong) which will bolster Shanghai’s status as a global financial center; and the Sino-ification of HKEX trading as tension mount between the US and mainland China.

*Challenging Quarter: Hong Kong Exchanges &amp; Clearing (388.HK) [HKEX] reported 2Q21 weak earnings of HKD 2.8 bn, declining HKD 1.1 bn (27.9%) linked quarter. Results were even worse when we exclude investment income (declined HKD 73 mn or 15.7% linked quarter) – decreasing HKD 997 mn (29.5%) to HKD 2.4 bn. Results were highlighted by HKEX’ marginally negative operating jaws, as recurring revenue declined HKD 1.9 bn (29.7%) while operating expenses increased HKD 8 mn (0.7%) over the period. HKEX’ 2Q21 witnessed weak revenues almost across the board; and*Risks Are Increasing: In addition to an extended valuation when ADT has begun to turn and having a new CEO with no exchange experiences, HKEX needs to contend with the government’s examination of a stamp duty increase, mainland China’s contemplation of a new stock exchange to attract overseas-listed firms (including Hong Kong) which will bolster Shanghai’s status as a global financial center; and the Sino-ification of HKEX trading as tension mount between the US and mainland China.

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