Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) opened its new office in New York on Wednesday evening.

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.

Head of Business Development, North America, Roger McAvoy, commented:

“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.”

The New York and London offices will complement HKEX’s existing international reach from its offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Singapore.