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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has launched a voluntary HKEX Green Equity certification scheme to help investors identify Hong Kong-listed companies with significant green business activities. Eligible companies will be assessed by independent accredited reviewers based on the HKEX Green Equity Framework. Upon passing, they may use the certification mark, subject to ongoing compliance and annual reassessment. The scheme is now open for applications. Details on the framework, eligibility requirements, and application process are available on the HKEX website.
HKEX released the consultation conclusions on "Accelerating Settlement in Hong Kong's Cash Market", confirming broad market support for shortening the securities settlement cycle from T+2 to T+1, with implementation targeted for the second half of 2028. The specific date will be announced subject to regulatory approval and market readiness.
HKEX and S&P Dow Jones Indices have partnered to launch the S&P 500 and HKEX TECH 100 Index, which was published on September 30, 2026, with approximately 60% weight allocated to the HKEX TECH 100 Index and 40% to the S&P 500, rebalanced quarterly. The index aims to measure the performance of leading US listed companies and large Hong Kong-listed technology companies, supporting ETFs tracking the index to be included in the Southbound Stock Connect, providing investors with cross-market allocation channels.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced that it will launch 12 single-stock option contracts on November 9, 2026. The new contracts will offer both weekly and monthly expiry options starting from the first trading day. With this addition, HKEX's weekly single-stock options will cover 66 listed companies or ETFs across various sectors. In the first nine months of 2026, the average daily trading volume of HKEX's single-stock options reached 899,056 contracts, a historical record for the same period, representing a 1.4% increase year-on-year.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) welcomed the listing of four ETFs this month that track its cross-market indices, marking the first investment products launched for the underlying benchmark indices. The four ETFs respectively track the HKEX-Bursa Malaysia Large-Cap Index, the HKEX-KRX Semiconductor Index, and the HKEX Technology and US Technology 100 Index, using a 60/40 weighted design of 60% Hong Kong-listed securities and 40% overseas securities, and are expected to be included in Southbound Stock Connect.
Prudential announced that Chan Shih-shan, CEO of Prudential Singapore, will transfer to the newly created role of Chief Partnership Officer at its asset management arm, Amundi Investment, effective September 28. She will be based in Singapore, report to Amundi CEO Rajiv Mittal, and join its executive management committee. Chan will lead efforts to strengthen collaboration between Prudential’s life insurance business and Amundi, developing investment, wealth, and retirement solutions for Asian clients. Former Prudential Singapore CFO Andreas Rosenthal will serve as interim CEO of Prudential Singapore effective September 28, while the search for a permanent CEO continues.
The Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) has publicly welcomed Hong Kong's "First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development 2026–2030" and related measures in the 2026 Policy Address. The Association participated in the Five-Year Plan consultation and endorses the Plan's inclusion of core industry priorities such as strengthening Mainland connectivity, broadening market access, promoting financial innovation, and enhancing talent development.
The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) issued a press release on September 16, 2026, welcoming the Chief Executive’s announcement of Hong Kong’s first Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) and the 2026 Policy Address on the same day. It stated that it will fully support the implementation of measures to optimize the MPF system and enhance retirement protection.
On September 9, 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a circular on private market investments addressed to registered institutions. This circular is currently in effect and is linked to historical circulars in the same series issued on April 8, 2016, July 8, 2019, and November 22, 2019.
The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, the eMPF Platform Company, released their 2025-26 Annual Report on September 1, covering key work and financial reports for the fiscal year. As of the end of March 2026, total MPF assets exceeded HK$1.5 trillion, total contributions for the fiscal year reached HK$91.23 billion, with voluntary contributions accounting for 26%; the eMPF Platform has completed the onboarding of all 24 MPF schemes, and administrative fees have been reduced to 0.29%.
Prudential Corporation Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Prudential, plans to sell up to 2.0% of its stake in ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited on the open market on August 27, 2026, to help the company meet India’s required minimum public shareholding of 15%. Following the completion of the sale, Prudential Corporation Holdings Limited will retain a 32.6% stake in the company, and its governance rights in the company will remain unchanged.
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has optimized the methodology of the Hang Seng TECH Index, adjusting rules for identifying eligible technology companies and selecting constituent stocks. It has relaxed the listing duration requirement for eligible H shares, introduced weight caps at both the individual stock and industry levels, and expanded coverage of emerging technology themes such as artificial intelligence. The optimization and related constituent stock adjustments will take effect after market close on September 11, 2026, and be officially implemented on September 14, 2026.
