The compensation package of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing chief executive Charles Li rose just over 55% to HK$38.3 million ($4.9 million) last year, according to the company's annual remuneration report published yesterday.

Li's total compensation included HK$8.7 million in base salary, a HK$9.4 million cash bonus, HK$18.9 million in share awards, and HK$1.3 million in retirement and other benefits, according to the report. His total compensation in 2012 was HK$24.6 million.