Malaysia Expects First Hong Kong ETF to List on Bursa Malaysia Soon
Malaysia expects the first Hong Kong ETF to list on Bursa Malaysia soon. This ETF will be listed and traded on Bursa Malaysia.
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Leave your emailMalaysia expects the first Hong Kong ETF to list on Bursa Malaysia soon. This ETF will be listed and traded on Bursa Malaysia.
Read originalDriven by lower oil prices, Hong Kong stocks edged slightly higher. Star Group's share price surged 10%.
Read originalThe Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), on behalf of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), announced that it will hold a reopened tender for 3-year HKD institutional government bonds on October 21, 2026. This tender is part of the reopened issuance of the 5-year government bond (No. 05GB2912001) under the Government Bond Programme, with an issuance size of HKD 750 million and settlement completed on October 22, 2026. This tender is only open to primary dealers appointed under the Government Bond Programme, with a minimum bid amount of HKD 50,000 and multiples thereof. Successful bidders are required to pay accrued interest of HKD 615.03 per HKD 50,000 face value on the issuance date.
Read originalThe 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.
Read originalU.S. market Solana ETFs recorded their longest consecutive streak of net inflows at 14 weeks; in the same week this streak ended, Hong Kong launched its second Solana ETF. The article explores the differences in positioning toward Solana between the two markets, analyzing which market has a more accurate judgment on Solana.
Read originalThe Pando Solana ETF (02831) is listed on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). This product has lower fees than the comparable product from ChinaAMC.
Read originalSingapore Futu Moomoo held an investor engagement session focused on the new Xtrackers UCITS ETFs, underscoring market interest in global portfolio allocation channels and ETF education.
Read originalMidday trading data for Hong Kong stocks shows that the Hang Seng Index fell 0.39% in the morning session, with pharmaceutical stocks declining broadly.
Read originalThe Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the tender results for two issues of Exchange Fund Bills on October 13. Issue Q2641 was subscribed for HK$205.533 billion, with an accepted amount of HK$71.151 billion and an average accepted yield of 2.82%. Issue H2670 was subscribed for HK$649.3 billion, with an accepted amount of HK$19 billion and an average accepted yield of 3.15%. The Authority will hold tenders for three issues of Exchange Fund Bills on October 20, offering a total of HK$84.147 billion.
Read originalPando is scheduled to list a spot Solana ETF in Hong Kong on October 13. The product is an exchange-traded fund tracking the spot price of Solana, and is a virtual asset-related ETF product launched in the Hong Kong market.
Read originalHKEX 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.
Read originalHong 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.
Read originalHKMA Chief Executive Eddie Yue delivered opening remarks at the 16th Annual International Conference on the Chinese Economy, centered on the theme "Beyond the Cycle: Growth, Innovation, and Resilience in the Chinese Economy." He noted that the core of China's long-term sustainable economic growth lies in technological innovation, structural upgrading, and boosting domestic demand. China is accelerating its shift toward a high-quality development model, replacing its traditional reliance on infrastructure and real estate with advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and green and digital industries.
Read originalThe SFC, the AFRC and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HKEX, issued a joint statement addressing regulatory concerns over the rising number of audit opinion disclaimers related solely to going concern. The statement sets out clear performance requirements for the management, audit committees and auditors of listed issuers. The three parties will continue to closely monitor the situation, and if no significant improvement is seen, HKEX will consider amending the Listing Rules, including requiring the suspension of relevant listed issuers.
Read originalHKEX 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.
Read originalHKEX 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.
Read originalHKEX 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.
Read originalThe 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.
Read originalOn October 7, 2026, the Federal Reserve released the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting held on September 15-16, 2026. The minutes are typically released three weeks after the date of the policy decision and are based solely on the information available to the Committee at the time of the meeting. The minutes are available on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System website. Media inquiries can be sent to [email protected] or by calling 202-452-2955.
Read originalThe MPFA released provisional MPF investment return data up to the end of September 2026, with returns net of fees and charges. Since the MPF system's inception, equity funds and mixed asset funds, which account for 81% of total MPF assets, have delivered average annualised net returns of 5.1% and 4.7% respectively, compared with an annualised inflation rate of 1.8% over the same period. Under the Default Investment Strategy launched in 2017, the Core Accumulation Fund has delivered an average annualised net return of 7.1% since inception, compared with an annualised inflation rate of 1.8% over the same period.
Read originalHKEX has released its monthly report on IPO applications, delistings, and suspensions for September 2026, disclosing key regulatory statistics for the period. As of September 30, 2026, the total number of listed companies on HKEX reached 2,772, with 933 IPO applications processed year-to-date in 2026. The report also outlines key metrics such as the median processing time for various listing application documents.
Read originalHong 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.
Read originalHKEX 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.
Read originalThe Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) held the 2026 Treasury Markets Summit on September 23, 2026, where Chief Executive Eddie Yue delivered a keynote speech focusing on the development of Hong Kong's bond market. He noted that the Hong Kong bond market has achieved a compound annual growth rate of 20% over the past 20 years, and more than half of the world's digital bonds were issued in Hong Kong in the first half of 2026. The market development will be advanced from four dimensions: diversification, depth, vibrancy, and digitalization.
Read originalThe 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.
Read originalThe Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee released economic projections from the September 15-16 FOMC meeting. The projections are presented in tables and charts and were released at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday. Media inquiries can be directed to the specified email address or phone number.
Read originalThe Federal Reserve released a statement from the Federal Open Market Committee on September 16, 2026, deciding by a vote of 12 in favor and 0 against to raise the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%. The adjustment is intended to support the Federal Reserve's dual mandate and promote a more timely return of inflation to the 2% target. The Committee will continue to maintain its policy of ample reserves in the banking system. Economic activity is currently expanding at a solid pace, and inflation remains elevated.
Read originalThe 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.
Read originalOn 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.
Read originalHKEX has released its monthly report on initial public offering applications, delistings and trading suspensions for August 2026. As of August 31, 2026, the total number of listed companies on HKEX reached 2,761. A total of 866 listing applications have been processed since the beginning of 2026, of which 135 have completed their listings. The report also discloses the median processing time for various listing application documents, as well as relevant listing review data for the 12 months ending August 31, 2026.
Read originalHKEX 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.
Read originalHong Kong's HKMA, SFC, IA and MPFA, together with Hong Kong Cyberport, have announced the first batch of selected participants for the Generative AI Sandbox++. 36 use cases were selected from nearly 100 proposals, involving 30 financial institutions and 27 technology partners, focusing on agentic AI application testing. The selected use cases will cover end-to-end processes such as customer account opening, payments, and insurance claims, and will subsequently test AI's ability to dynamically supervise other AI applications.
Read originalThe Federal Reserve released on August 19, 2026, the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting held on July 28-29, 2026. The minutes are based solely on the information available to the Committee at the time of the meeting, and the content is available on the Board of Governors' website.
Read originalThe 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.
Read originalThe Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority has released the June 2026 quarterly report of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Statistical Digest, covering core statistical data of the MPF system as of the end of June 2026. As of the end of June 2026, the total assets of the MPF reached approximately HK$1.67 trillion, a quarterly record high, representing a 174% increase from 10 years ago. The report also disclosed the latest account sizes, asset proportions, and annualized net return data for sectors including the Default Investment Strategy and Tax Deductible Voluntary Contributions.
Read originalHKEX has released its monthly report on IPO applications, delistings and suspensions for July 2026, disclosing key statistics on its listing regulatory performance during the period. As of July 31, 2026, HKEX had 2,763 listed companies, and had processed 838 listing applications year-to-date. The report also sets out key metrics such as the median processing time for different types of listing application documents.
Read originalThe Hong Kong SAR Government has gazetted the Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 2) Ordinance 2026, which clarifies that stamp duty for RMB counter transactions in dual-counter stocks will be calculated and paid in RMB. HKEX will simultaneously support the settlement of transaction-related fees such as the SFC transaction levy, the Financial Reporting Council transaction levy, the investor compensation levy, and SEHK trading fees in RMB. The implementation of the new arrangement requires the SAR Government to issue an effective announcement, obtain regulatory approval, and complete market preparations. Specific operational arrangements and target implementation timelines will be announced subsequently.
Read originalHKEX released the consultation conclusions on the board lot size framework for the Hong Kong securities market. The framework standardizes board lot sizes into 8 categories, lowers the guidance for the minimum value of a board lot from HK$2,000 to HK$1,000, and sets a guidance cap of HK$5,000 for issuers adopting board lot sizes exceeding 100 shares. The new framework will be implemented in two phases: the first phase takes effect on July 2, 2026, and the second phase takes effect on November 16, 2026, coinciding with the launch of the uncertificated securities market.
Read originalThe Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) has publicly welcomed the 2026/27 Budget, supporting the HKSAR Government's measures to consolidate Hong Kong's position as an international asset and wealth management center. The Association endorses the Budget's directions including advancing RMB internationalization, optimizing the fund tax regime, and including real estate investment trusts and RMB counters in Stock Connect, and will continue to collaborate with stakeholders to promote the industry's sustainable development.
Read originalThe Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) has launched a three-part investor education animation series, partnering with the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to promote fund literacy and anti-fraud awareness. Since its launch in mid-October, the series has accumulated 1.6 million views. In the first three quarters of 2025, total Hong Kong retail fund sales reached USD 82.6 billion, up 35% year-on-year, exceeding the full-year total of 2024; net inflows reached USD 15.7 billion, up 44% year-on-year, the highest level since 2015.
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