IMC expands Hong Kong office for second time in 13 months, plans to double local team
Global trading firm IMC has opened a new office in Hong Kong, its second expansion in 13 months, reinforcing the city as its Asia-Pacific operational hub. The company plans to double its local headcount to over 100, citing Hong Kong's international links, legal system and talent pool.
Global trading company IMC has expanded its Hong Kong office for the second time in 13 months, opening new premises in the city's financial district to strengthen its Asia-Pacific operational hub, the Hong Kong SAR government announced on 12 November 2026.
IMC uses advanced technology and research to trade on global financial markets, providing liquidity and promoting more orderly market functioning. The new office will serve as the company's Asia-Pacific hub for systematic equities trading and support the recruitment of quantitative researchers, software engineers and traders. As it continues to expand its regional footprint, IMC plans to double its local team to more than 100 people, supporting ongoing innovation and development in its global trading business.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan, speaking at the opening ceremony, said Hong Kong would continue to pursue high-quality financial development. 'Preparations for the stock cash market's T+1 settlement cycle are progressing, and we are also pushing to introduce wholesale central bank digital currencies in the post-trading session of the derivatives market. In addition, we are committed to supporting the launch of more diversified indices, index-traded exchange-traded funds and derivative products,' Chan said. 'As Hong Kong continues to be seen as a preferred location by global trading institutions, we look forward to the expanded IMC office becoming a platform for sustained innovation.'
Invest Hong Kong Director-General Michael Lui congratulated IMC on its continued expansion. 'For a time-critical financial trading business, Hong Kong's international connections, robust legal system and excellent talent pool are a solid foundation for success,' Lui said. 'I am pleased to see IMC expanding again in Hong Kong, demonstrating that the city can provide an ideal environment for enterprises to thrive at the intersection of frontier technology and international finance.'
IMC Managing Director and Greater China Head Fang Jiarong said the company had been deeply engaged in Asian markets for more than 20 years and expected regional trading growth to continue. 'Hong Kong, with its unique advantages, will continue to inject strong momentum into this trend,' Fang said. 'The new office gives us ample room for future team expansion. Located in the heart of Hong Kong's financial industry, International Finance Centre 2 helps us attract and gather top quantitative, technology and trading talent in the region.'
IMC is a research-driven trading firm that uses quantitative models, machine learning and engineering technology to shape modern market trading. Its core business is providing liquidity for financial assets across major trading venues, creating optimal value for investors in trading and risk management. Since 1989, the company has developed proprietary systems and algorithms used in global markets. It now has 10 offices in Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific, employing over 2,000 people from more than 70 nationalities, and continuously provides quotes at over 120 trading venues worldwide. Machine learning and artificial intelligence are central to its workflow and trading model.
