HONG KONG: The cash-rich Hong Kong stock exchange is facing mounting pressure to pay out a blockbuster special dividend to keep investors happy.
The listed bourse operator, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEx), has about HK$3.5bil in cash, representing about one-fifth of its current market value, and analysts say it could dent investor confidence if it does not return much of that cash to shareholders.
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