Hong Kong’s securities industry recorded a 21% increase in net profit to HK$51.7 billion in the first half of 2026, according to a financial review issued by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). Combined net commission and interest income from securities, futures and options, leveraged foreign exchange, and virtual asset trading rose 13% to HK$45.4 billion from HK$40.1 billion in the second half of 2025. Within that total, reported commissions from virtual asset trading fell 13.5% to HK$99.3 million, down HK$15.5 million from HK$114.8 million in the previous half. The SFC did not identify individual brokers or provide a breakdown by digital asset platform.