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OTC Clear Completes 1st Trades for Japanese Banks via Client Clearing

December 23, 2020

Trades reflect increased client demand for CCS clearing services through HKEX Strong growth in CCS clearing volumes for first nine months to 30 September 2020, up 17 per cent to US$62 billion Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce that its central counterparty (CCP) subsidiary,...

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HKEX in 2020: Year in Review

December 17, 2020

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has had a very busy year, reporting record nine-month results and trading volumes to September 2020, whilst continuing to innovate and strengthen the competitiveness of its markets with the launch of new products and initiatives. This, despite the turbulent geopolitical and economic backdrop,...

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HKEX Launches STAGE, its Sustainable and Green Exchange

December 1, 2020

STAGE will anchor Asian sustainable finance ecosystem, providing greater access and transparency on products and also resources on sustainable finance-related information Online Green and Sustainable Product and Resource Repository and introduction of additional voluntary reporting for Asia’s sustainable finance products Supports Hong Kong Government’s commitment for the city to become...

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HKEX to Introduce New Stock Futures Contracts and Option Classes

November 30, 2020

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Monday) the launch of four new stock futures contracts and four new stock option classes on Monday, 7 December 2020. HKEX has recorded strong growth in the trading of stock futures and options this year, with average daily...

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HKEX Welcomes Neil Shen to International Advisory Council

November 30, 2020

HKEX appoints Neil Shen, Steward of Sequoia Capital, Founding and Managing Partner of Sequoia Capital China, as the sixth member of its International Advisory Council Council comprises experts in economics, business, technology and finance who advise the HKEX Board of Directors Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is...

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HKEX Announces Stock Connect Expansion Arrangements

November 27, 2020

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Friday) that its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK), has reached an agreement with Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) on the Stock Connect inclusion arrangements for eligible pre-revenue biotech companies...

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HKEX Releases Cash Market Transaction Survey 2019

November 25, 2020

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is today (Wednesday) pleased to present the results of its Cash Market Transaction Survey 2019, which examines the trading composition of Exchange Participants on Hong Kong’s securities market. The survey found that the contribution of local Hong Kong retail investors to the cash...

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HKEX to Introduce Synapse, a Settlement Acceleration Platform for Stock Connect

November 24, 2020

HKEX Synapse will automate and streamline post-trade processes, underpinning the growth of global investors accessing the Mainland China market via Stock Connect Targeting production in Q1 2022, HKEX Synapse will improve the efficiency and transparency of Northbound Stock Connect settlement for institutional investors Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited...

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HKEX Seeks Views on New Proposal to Modernise Hong Kong IPO Settlement Process

November 16, 2020

HKEX today launches its concept paper on FINI, setting out a new proposal to streamline Hong Kong’s IPO settlement process Time gap between IPO pricing and trading to be shortened 80 per cent, from five business days to as little as one business day, making it amongst the most competitive...

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HKEX 2020 Third Quarter Results

November 11, 2020

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HKEX to Introduce Futures and Options on Hang Seng TECH Index

November 5, 2020

Hang Seng TECH Index Futures to launch on 23 November 2020 Hang Seng TECH Index Options to launch on 18 January 2021 Trading fee discount and SFC Commission Levy Exemption will be applied to newly launched contracts Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is today (Thursday) pleased to...

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HKEX Enhances Product Offering with Ant Debut

November 2, 2020

Ant Futures and Options to be introduced on 5 November HKEX informed issuers they can list derivative warrants on Ant shares when the shares debut on HKEX’s securities market Ant shares to be included in Designated Securities Eligible for Short Selling on 5 November Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing...

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HKEX Plans to Extend Trading and Clearing of MSCI Derivatives to Cover Hong Kong Holidays

October 23, 2020

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce plans to extend trading and clearing of all MSCI derivatives contracts to cover Hong Kong public holidays. This represents HKEX’s latest market enhancement to support the global trading community in managing their risks and optimising their portfolios. Hang Seng...

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HKEX Welcomes First Hong Kong/Mainland ETF Cross-Listing

October 23, 2020

First listings of ETFs in Hong Kong and Shenzhen under a new ETF Cross-listing Scheme Signing of MOU between HKEX and SZSE to promote the Scheme Hong Kong-listed ETF AUM grew to over $300 billion, as at 30 September 2020 Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased...