Hong Kong Exchange Celebrates New York Office Opening for North American Clients, Led by HKEX Head of Business Development North America Roger McAvoy
23rd June 2023 | Hong Kong
Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) has celebrated the New York office opening for North American clients (21/6/23), led by HKEX Head of Business Development North America Roger McAvoy. HKEX: “On Wednesday evening at a reception held at New York’s Rockefeller Center, HKEX Chief Executive Officer Nicolas Aguzin and other senior executives hosted VIPs and leaders from across the financial business and market infrastructure communities in the US. Guests had the chance to hear more about opportunities in Hong Kong and how HKEX is excited to be on the ground taking ‘Asia to New York’. Mr Aguzin struck a gong to mark this important occasion, signifying HKEX’s commitment to greater global market connectivity and to working with its international customer base around the world. The New York office will support HKEX’s North American clients by offering enhanced access to information on Asia’s dynamic capital markets, including updates on market developments, products and services. Located in New York City, the office will promote Hong Kong’s vibrant and diverse marketplace, home to a world-leading IPO and equities franchise, unique access to Mainland China markets, as well as a burgeoning offshore Renminbi ecosystem and an expanding suite of regional and international derivatives products. Operating as HKEX (U.S.) LLC, the New York office will be led by Roger McAvoy, Managing Director and Head of Business Development, North America. The office will provide on-the-ground services to North American clients during their working hours, enabling the group to build stronger relationships with clients in the region. The New York and London offices will complement HKEX’s existing international reach from its offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Singapore.” In 2022 December, Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) announced opening a New York Office (United States) headed by Roger McAvoy as Head of Business Development for North America, with United States representing 10% of Hong Kong equities trading turnover & international investors representing 41% of Hong Kong equities trading turnover. More info below.
“ Hong Kong Exchange Celebrates New York Office Opening for North American Clients, Led by HKEX Head of Business Development North America Roger McAvoy “
HKEX CEO, Nicolas Aguzin: “The opening of our New York office is a great cause for celebration as we bring the Hong Kong and HKEX story to North America. As a purpose-driven company, enhancing connectivity across markets and geographies is at our core. Supporting our international clients around the world by being on the ground and listening to their needs is critical so that we can deliver shared sustained success. This new office will better connect two of the most important financial centres in the world, and, together with our recently announced London office, will further connect international capital with the exciting opportunities in Asia. This is part of HKEX’s ongoing commitment to further broaden international participation in our markets, strengthening Hong Kong’s position as a superconnector between East and West.”
HKEX Head of Business Development, North America, Roger McAvoy: “There is immense appetite for better insight and access to Asia capital markets in the US, and in opening up an HKEX office in New York, we can better align with our clients’ interests and ambitions. This is about bringing opportunities and expertise closer to our customers and we look forward to helping them tap into the Asia growth story in the future.”
Hong Kong Exchange Celebrates New York Office Opening for North American Clients
Hong Kong Exchange Opens New York Office Headed by Roger McAvoy as Head of Business Development North America, United States Represents 10% of HK Equities Trading Turnover & International Investors Represents 41%
21st December 2022 – Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) has opened a New York Office (United States) headed by Roger McAvoy as Head of Business Development for North America, with United States representing 10% of Hong Kong equities trading turnover & international investors representing 41% of Hong Kong equities trading turnover. HKEX: “The new office will promote HKEX’s liquid primary and secondary cash markets, its exclusive connectivity with Mainland China’s markets and its diverse suite of derivatives, which together constitute Asia Pacific’s most comprehensive financial market ecosystem.” HKEX CEO Nicolas Aguzin: “At HKEX, we are fully focused on supporting the growth ambitions of our customers around the globe, and I am therefore today delighted to announce the opening of our New York office. We look forward to deepening our relationships with investors, companies and risk managers across the region, connecting capital with opportunities and East with West. I am confident the office will play a vital role as we continue to build the vibrancy and attractiveness of our markets and our unique China Connect programmes … …I am also delighted Roger will be leading our engagement in North America, having already done exemplary work in building our franchise in Southeast Asia over the past five years as head of our Singapore office. I have every confidence that he, together with the broader HKEX team, will be successful in supporting our global customers and driving new investors and companies to Hong Kong, the region’s premier international financial centre.” In his new role, Roger McAvoy will continue to report to Kevin Rideout (HKEX Co-Head of Sales & Marketing).
HKEX – United States Represents 10% of HK Equities Trading Turnover & International Investors Represents 41%
- International investors account for around 41% of Hong Kong’s cash equities market trading turnover, with US investors accounting for 10% of total turnover
- Hong Kong is one of Asia’s biggest listing venues for new economy and biotech companies
- HKEX has a unique cash and derivatives product ecosystem with underlying in Greater China, Asia Pacific and beyond, including a vast suite of futures and options products that track Hang Seng and MSCI indexes
- Over 70% of all international investments into China’s A-share equities market are held via HKEX’s Stock Connect programme, which provides international investors with exclusive and reliable access to the A-share market
- HKEX’s Connect infrastructure continues to develop: international companies that primary list in Hong Kong will soon have direct access to Mainland China investors, providing another compelling reason for a Hong Kong listing
Roger McAvoy, Managing Director & HKEX Head of Business Development for North America
Roger McAvoy joined HKEX in August 2017 and currently heads up its corporate subsidiary, HKEX (U.S.) LLC, in charge of business development for North America. Prior to this role, Mr McAvoy helped launch HKEX’s Singapore office as Head of ASEAN Business Development, responsible for education and marketing of HKEX markets, products, and services to clients in that region.
Before joining HKEX, he was responsible for Asia institutional sales and relationship management at Deutsche Boerse’s 360T OTC FX electronic trading and data analytics platform. In prior roles, he led MSCI’s Equity Index Benchmark Data and Portfolio Management Analytics businesses in Asia Pacific and the EMEA regions, and had spent his earlier career leading institutional client coverage and commercial product management teams at Thomson Financial and Tradeweb. Mr McAvoy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Boston College, and a Masters of Business Administration from the New York Institute of Technology.
Hong Kong Exchange Announcement
20th Dec 2022 – Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Tuesday) the opening of its New York office, expanding the exchange group’s international footprint and supporting its growing global client base.
Headed by Roger McAvoy, Managing Director and Head of Business Development, North America, the New York office will provide an on-the-ground dedicated team for HKEX’s North American customers. The new office will promote HKEX’s liquid primary and secondary cash markets, its exclusive connectivity with Mainland China’s markets and its diverse suite of derivatives, which together constitute Asia Pacific’s most comprehensive financial market ecosystem.
Hong Kong is Asia Pacific’s leading international trading, investment and risk management centre, and having a physical presence in New York, the financial capital of North America and one of the great international cities of the world, will support HKEX’s ongoing commitment to global connectivity.
In his new role, Mr McAvoy will continue to report to HKEX Co-Head of Sales and Marketing, Kevin Rideout.
HKEX Chief Executive Officer Nicolas Aguzin said: “At HKEX, we are fully focused on supporting the growth ambitions of our customers around the globe, and I am therefore today delighted to announce the opening of our New York office. We look forward to deepening our relationships with investors, companies and risk managers across the region, connecting capital with opportunities and East with West. I am confident the office will play a vital role as we continue to build the vibrancy and attractiveness of our markets and our unique China Connect programmes.”
Mr Aguzin added: “I am also delighted Roger will be leading our engagement in North America, having already done exemplary work in building our franchise in Southeast Asia over the past five years as head of our Singapore office. I have every confidence that he, together with the broader HKEX team, will be successful in supporting our global customers and driving new investors and companies to Hong Kong, the region’s premier international financial centre.”
Operating as HKEX (U.S.) LLC, the New York office will build out its team over the coming months, making it easier for HKEX to connect with investors, market participants and their intermediaries during their own working day and enabling the group to build stronger relationships with its regional clients. The new New York office will complement HKEX’s existing international reach from its offices in Shanghai, Beijing, and Singapore.
HKEX is also continuing with its plans to open a European office. Further details will be announced in due course.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Tuesday) the opening of its New York office, expanding the exchange group’s international footprint and supporting its growing global client base.
Headed by Roger McAvoy, Managing Director and Head of Business Development, North America, the New York office will provide an on-the-ground dedicated team for HKEX’s North American customers. The new office will promote HKEX’s liquid primary and secondary cash markets, its exclusive connectivity with Mainland China’s markets and its diverse suite of derivatives, which together constitute Asia Pacific’s most comprehensive financial market ecosystem.
Hong Kong is Asia Pacific’s leading international trading, investment and risk management centre, and having a physical presence in New York, the financial capital of North America and one of the great international cities of the world, will support HKEX’s ongoing commitment to global connectivity.
In his new role, Mr McAvoy will continue to report to HKEX Co-Head of Sales and Marketing, Kevin Rideout.
HKEX Chief Executive Officer Nicolas Aguzin said: “At HKEX, we are fully focused on supporting the growth ambitions of our customers around the globe, and I am therefore today delighted to announce the opening of our New York office. We look forward to deepening our relationships with investors, companies and risk managers across the region, connecting capital with opportunities and East with West. I am confident the office will play a vital role as we continue to build the vibrancy and attractiveness of our markets and our unique China Connect programmes.”
Mr Aguzin added: “I am also delighted Roger will be leading our engagement in North America, having already done exemplary work in building our franchise in Southeast Asia over the past five years as head of our Singapore office. I have every confidence that he, together with the broader HKEX team, will be successful in supporting our global customers and driving new investors and companies to Hong Kong, the region’s premier international financial centre.”
Operating as HKEX (U.S.) LLC, the New York office will build out its team over the coming months, making it easier for HKEX to connect with investors, market participants and their intermediaries during their own working day and enabling the group to build stronger relationships with its regional clients. The new New York office will complement HKEX’s existing international reach from its offices in Shanghai, Beijing, and Singapore.
HKEX is also continuing with its plans to open a European office. Further details will be announced in due course.
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 Metals 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 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. Visit: www.hkexgroup.com
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