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For more than two decades, The Community Chest (the Chest) and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) have worked together to unite the financial community in support of charitable causes. This year, as HKEX celebrates its 25th anniversary, “The Community Chest HKEX Gong Run” will be held on Sunday, 23 November 2025 in Central to mark this special milestone with a charity relay.

This will be the first short-distance relay run held in the heart of Hong Kong’s financial district. Industry leaders and professionals from across the financial ecosystem will be invited to participate and raise funds for the Chest. With HKEX’s full support and generous sponsorship, all donations raised will be directed, without any deduction for expenses, to over 160 social welfare member agencies of the Chest, helping fund social welfare services for those in need.

HKEX Chairman, Mr 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.”

Executive Committee Chairman of the Community Chest, Dr Simon Kwok, said: “HKEX has long been a key philanthropic partner of The Community Chest. One of our most impactful collaborations was the Stock Code Balloting for Charity Scheme introduced in 1999, encouraging listed companies to contribute to charitable causes. We are deeply grateful for HKEX’s steadfast support over the years, and extend our heartfelt congratulations on its 25th anniversary. The Community Chest HKEX Gong Run is going to unite the business community for a worthy cause, enabling us to continue serving vulnerable groups in society.”

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Mr Carlson Tong, Chairman (3rd right); Ms Bonnie Y Chan, Chief Executive Officer (2nd right); Mr Paul Chow, Group Chief Sustainability Officer (1st right) of HKEX, together with Dr Simon Kwok, Executive Committee Chairman (3rd left); Ms Diana Cesar, Campaign Committee Chairman (2nd left); Mr Billy Kong, Executive Committee Deputy Chairman (1st left) of the Chest appeal the financial community to support The Community Chest HKEX Gong Run scheduled for Sunday, 23 November 2025.