In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is collaborating with The Community Chest of Hong Kong (the Chest) to organise The Community Chest HKEX Gong Run, taking place on Sunday, 23 November 2025 in Central, Hong Kong.
This relay event will bring together industry leaders and market participants across the financial sector and beyond to support charitable causes, demonstrating the shared commitment of Hong Kong’s financial services ecosystem to drive positive change in its broader community, for the prosperity of all.
For this first-ever short-distance relay event held in the city’s bustling financial district, organisations are invited to compete in different race categories, these include the exciting All-Stars Challenge, Leaders Cup and Corporate Race. Runners from the public and private sectors, along with heads of key industry associations, will come together for a dynamic display of speed, collaboration, and team spirit in the heart of Hong Kong’s financial hub.
HKEX Chairman, Carlson Tong, said: "As we celebrate 25 years of HKEX’s journey, we also recognise the dedication and hard work of people from all walks in Hong Kong, whose contributions have helped shape the vibrancy and success of our hometown. We are therefore delighted to be hosting The Community Chest HKEX Gong Run, an initiative that will bring together our financial services stakeholders to show our joint commitment to the community and underserved groups. By partnering with The Community Chest, we are extending our mission beyond our markets, to deliver real, meaningful impact to Hong Kong’s society.”
For over two decades, HKEX has been firmly focused on progressing its markets and supporting the communities that it serves. These efforts were amplified with the launch of the HKEX Foundation in 2020. As of 2024, the Foundation has donated more than HK$535 million and expanded its reach to support more than 130 projects across Hong Kong. In addition to other ongoing commitments, the Foundation this year has pledged at least HK$25 million to launch a new flagship charity programme focused on supporting caregivers—addressing one of the community’s most pressing needs.
HKEX Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Paul Chow, added: "As Hong Kong’s markets continue to grow, so too does our responsibility to our community. Through our long-standing partnership with The Community Chest and by rallying other organisations and stakeholders to our cause, we aim to drive positive change and reinforce HKEX’s ongoing commitment to building a more sustainable and inclusive future for all. We would like to thank the Chest, our partners, stakeholders, and other participating organisations, for their support in what promises to be a very memorable and meaningful event.”
All donations raised through The Community Chest HKEX Gong Run will be allocated in full, without deduction for administrative costs, to more than 160 social welfare member agencies of the Chest. These funds will support services across six critical areas: children & youth; elderly; family & child welfare; medical & health; rehabilitation & aftercare; and community development, benefiting over 3.5 million service users annually.
Simon Kwok, Executive Committee Chairman (third from left); Diana Cesar, Campaign Committee Chairman (second from left); Billy Kong, Executive Committee Deputy Chairman (first from left) of The Community Chest of Hong Kong, join hands with Carlson Tong, Chairman (third from right); Bonnie Y Chan, Chief Executive Officer (second from right); Paul Chow, Group Chief Sustainability Officer (first from right) of HKEX, to kick-off The Community Chest HKEX Gong Run.
About HKEX
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is a publicly-traded company (HKEX Stock Code:388) and one of the world’s leading global exchange groups, offering a range of equity, derivative, commodity, fixed income and other financial markets, products and services, including the London Metal Exchange.
As a superconnector and gateway between East and West, HKEX facilitates the two-way flow of capital, ideas and dialogue between China and the rest of the world, through its pioneering Connect schemes, increasingly diversified product ecosystem and its deep, liquid and international markets.
HKEX is a purpose-led organisation which, across its business and through the work of HKEX Foundation, seeks to connect, promote and progress its markets and the communities it supports for the prosperity of all.
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