Pursuant to Chapter 38 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, the Securities and Futures Commission regulates Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited in relation to the listing of its shares on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. The Securities and Futures Commission takes no responsibility for the contents of this document, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness, and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this document.

(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability) (Stock Code: 388)

NEW FEE SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED BY THE LONDON METAL EXCHANGE

This announcement is made by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited ("HKEx") pursuant to the provisions under Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance and Rule 13.09 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

The London Metal Exchange ("LME"), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of HKEx, announces today a new fee schedule to support the ongoing programme of investment which is transforming the business. The new simplified tariff provides an all-in transaction fee with trading and clearing components and in a single currency (United States Dollar). The average LME transaction fee will increase by 34 per cent, which will facilitate the continued investment in building better systems and launching new products in coming years. Discounts are offered for some trade types including Ring trades.

The new fee schedule will take effect from 1 January 2015, and details will be available on the

LME website at www.lme.com.

By Order of the Board

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Joseph Mau

Company Secretary

Hong Kong, 29 September 2014

As at the date of this announcement, HKEx's board of directors comprises 12 Independent Non-executive Directors, namely Mr CHOW Chung Kong (Chairman), Mr CHAN Tze Ching, Ignatius, Mr Timothy George FRESHWATER, Mr John Barrie HARRISON, Mr HUI Chiu Chung, Stephen, Dr KWOK Chi Piu, Bill, Mr LEE Kwan Ho, Vincent Marshall, Mr LEE Tze Hau, Michael, Mrs LEUNG KO May Yee, Margaret, Mr John Estmond STRICKLAND, Mr John Mackay McCulloch WILLIAMSON and Mr WONG Sai Hung, Oscar, and one Executive Director, Mr LI Xiaojia, Charles, who is also HKEx's Chief Executive.

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