The combination would help both markets compete better with rivals such as Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) – a company that operates 12 Bags, including New York – and CME – which owns one of the world's largest derivatives markets, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Read: The London Stock Exchange seeks to buy a data analysis analysis firm
The LSE has long sought to strengthen its presence in Asia and recently launched a link with the HKEX rival of Shanghai.
"The HKEX board of directors believes that the proposed combination with LSE represents a highly compelling strategic opportunity to create a global market infrastructure leader," the Hong Kong Stock Exchange said in a statement on Wednesday.
The proposed transaction of 31.6 billion pounds (about 39,000 million dollars) in cash and shares would only be carried out if the acquisition of Refinitiv by the LSE is not carried out.
Read: The London Stock Exchange seeks to buy a data analysis analysis firm
The LSE has long sought to strengthen its presence in Asia and recently launched a link with the HKEX rival of Shanghai.
"The HKEX board of directors believes that the proposed combination with LSE represents a highly compelling strategic opportunity to create a global market infrastructure leader," the Hong Kong Stock Exchange said in a statement on Wednesday.
The proposed transaction of 31.6 billion pounds (about 39,000 million dollars) in cash and shares would only be carried out if the acquisition of Refinitiv by the LSE is not carried out.
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