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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.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), on behalf of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), announced that it will reopen the 3-year government bond (Issue No. 03GB2807001) under the Government Bond Programme on October 22, 2026, and tender 2-year RMB-denominated HKSAR institutional government bonds, with settlement on October 26, 2026. The tender amount is RMB 750 million, with a coupon rate of 1.59% per annum, payable semi-annually. The tender is only open to designated primary dealers under the Government Bond Programme, with a minimum bid amount of RMB 50,000 and multiples thereof.
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) issued an announcement regarding the delisting of China Zenith Chemical Group Limited (stock code: 362), which is under compulsory liquidation, registered in the Cayman Islands and relocated to Bermuda. On October 19, the HKEX Hong Kong market is closed, while MSCI, currency, and interest rate products in the derivatives market continue to trade as usual. The market will resume normal opening on October 20.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, on behalf of the Hong Kong SAR Government, announced that it will reopen the tender for 10-year HKD government institutional bonds on October 21, 2026, with issuance code 10GB3507001, tender size of HKD 1.25 billion, and settlement completed on October 22, 2026. The bond carries a coupon rate of 3.17%, payable semi-annually, with maturity date on July 24, 2035. Bidding is only open to designated primary dealers under the Infrastructure Bonds Program; individual investors must participate through primary dealers, with a minimum bid amount of HKD 50,000 and multiples thereof.
HKEX has issued a notice regarding the cancellation of listing status of Aidi Gong Mother and Baby Health Co., Ltd. (Bermuda-registered Company, Stock Code: 286). The HKEX Hong Kong market will be closed on October 19, while all MSCI, currency and interest rate products in the derivatives market will remain tradable on that day. The market will resume normal operations on October 20.
HKEX has announced the delisting of Khoon Group Limited (Cayman Islands registered, stock code 924). The Hong Kong market will be closed on October 19th. On that day, all MSCI, currency, and interest rate products in the derivatives market can be traded normally. The Hong Kong market will resume normal trading on October 20th.
HKEX has issued a notice regarding the delisting of China 21st Century Education Group Limited (Stock Code: 1598). The HKEX Hong Kong market will be closed on October 19, while all MSCI, currency and interest rate products in the derivatives market will remain tradable on that day. The Hong Kong market will resume normal operations on October 20.
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited announced that the shares of China Changqi New Energy Group Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 8039) will be delisted with effect from 9:00 a.m. on October 12, 2026. The company's shares have been suspended since July 2, 2025. As it failed to meet the resumption guidance requirements by July 1, 2026, the Listing Committee decided on July 31, 2026 to cancel its listing status, and the company subsequently withdrew its review application.
HKEX announced that its wholly-owned subsidiaries, the on-exchange derivatives clearing houses Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited (HKCC) and Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (SEOCH), will, starting from November 2026 and subject to regulatory approval, include Chinese government bonds, policy bank bonds held under Northbound Bond Connect, and offshore bonds issued by the Ministry of Finance in the scope of eligible non-cash collateral to cover margin requirements.
HKEX announced that weekly and monthly options on SHEIN's shares (stock code: 625) will be launched simultaneously on the first day of SHEIN Global Holdings Limited's listing on HKEX's securities market on September 1, 2026. Issuers will also be permitted to list SHEIN derivative warrants. SHEIN's shares will be added to HKEX's designated securities list for short selling on the same day, subject to the successful listing of SHEIN's shares on that day.
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.
