Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) notes that the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption (the ICAC) is conducting an investigation into allegations of corruption concerning one former employee of HKEX which allegedly took place during their employment by HKEX. The ICAC is not investigating HKEX or any other HKEX employees.
HKEX promotes the highest standards of integrity and professionalism across its business and takes this matter very seriously. HKEX is committed to ensuring that this is investigated in full and is providing the ICAC and the Securities and Futures Commission with its full assistance and cooperation in respect of the investigation into the specific allegations.
In fulfilment of its regulatory and statutory obligations, HKEX is not able to comment further in relation to the ongoing investigation at this time.
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