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20 OctTue
  1. HKEX: Regulatory Announcements23

    HKEX Announces Delisting of China Ocean Group Development Limited (Stock Code: 8047)

    The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced that, pursuant to GEM Rule 9.14A(1), the listing of China Ocean Group Development Limited (Stock Code: 8047) will be cancelled with effect from 9:00 a.m. on October 22, 2026. The company's shares have been suspended since July 2, 2025, and failed to meet the resumption guidance requirements and resume trading by July 1, 2026. The GEM Listing Review Committee upheld the delisting decision on October 8, 2026.

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  2. HKEX: Press Release37

    HKEX Launches Green Equity Certification Scheme to Strengthen Capital Support for Green Economy

    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.

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16 OctFri
  1. HKEX: Market Communication55

    HKEX releases consultation conclusions, plans to transition securities market settlement cycle to T+1 in H2 2028

    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.

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15 OctThu
  1. HKMA: Press Releases26

    HKMA to Tender 2-Year RMB Hong Kong SAR Government Institutional Bonds via Reopening on October 22, 2026

    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.

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14 OctWed
  1. HKEX: Regulatory Announcements12

    HKEX Announcement: Delisting of China Zenith Chemical Group Limited (Under Compulsory Liquidation)

    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.

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  2. HKEX: Press Release34

    HKEX Core Climate Completes Cross-Border Pilot for Green Electricity Certificates and Carbon Emission Allowances

    HKEX announced that its Core Climate platform has completed two cross-border pilots for green electricity certificates and Shenzhen emissions rights. 15 enterprises participated in the green electricity certificate pilot, with a total trading volume of approximately 100,000 certificates. HKEX also signed a cooperation agreement with the Guangzhou Power Exchange Center to establish a cross-border green electricity certificate trading channel, promoting connectivity of green markets in the Greater Bay Area.

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13 OctTue
  1. HKEX: Regulatory Announcements26

    HKEX Takes Disciplinary Action Against RMH Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 8437) and Six Former Directors

    The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited took disciplinary action against RMH Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 8437) and six former directors. Two of the former directors were issued a statement prejudicial to investor interests and publicly censured, while the other four former directors were only publicly censured and required to complete 15 hours of training. The disciplinary action was taken due to breaches of directors' duties and failure to ensure the company's compliance with the GEM Listing Rules, involving violations related to securities investments, rights issues, service agreements, and internal control failures.

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12 OctMon
  1. HKEX: Press Release39

    HKEX and S&P Dow Jones Indices partner to launch S&P 500 and HKEX TECH 100 Index

    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.

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  2. HKEX: Press Release38

    HKEX to Launch 12 Stock Option Contracts with Both Weekly and Monthly Expiry Options

    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.

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8 OctThu
  1. HKEX: Regulatory Announcements39

    SFC, AFRC and HKEX issue joint statement on audit opinions disclaimers related solely to going concern

    The 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.

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  2. HKEX: Regulatory Announcements12

    HKEX Announces Cancellation of Listing Status of Aidi Gong Mother and Baby Health Co., Ltd. (Bermuda-registered Company, Stock Code: 286)

    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.

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  3. HKEX: Regulatory Announcements12

    HKEX Announces Delisting of Khoon Group Limited (Cayman Islands Registered, Stock Code 924)

    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.

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  4. HKEX: Regulatory Announcements12

    HKEX Announces Delisting of China 21st Century Education Group Limited (Stock Code: 1598)

    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.

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  5. HKEX: Regulatory Announcements24

    Announcement by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited: Delisting of China Changqi New Energy Group Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 8039)

    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.

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6 OctTue
  1. HKEX: Regulatory Announcements31

    HKEX disciplines six directors of Huissen Home Group Limited (stock code: 2127)

    The HKEX has issued a director unsuitability statement and censured six relevant directors of Huissen Home Group Limited (stock code: 2127) for failing to cooperate with investigations by the HKEX and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. If any current director remains in a director or senior management position at the company or its subsidiaries 14 days after the disciplinary statement is issued, the HKEX will cancel the listing of the company's shares under Rule 2A.10A(2)(b) of the Listing Rules.

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30 SeptWed
  1. HKEX: Market Communication23

    HKEX Releases Report on IPO Applications, Delistings, and Suspensions for September 2026

    HKEX 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.

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28 SeptMon
  1. HKEX: Press Release16

    HKEX Launches "A Place to Gather" Exhibition to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of the Modern Hong Kong Exchange

    HKEX launches the photography exhibition "A Place to Gather: Our 40 Years at Exchange Square" to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hong Kong's modern exchange. The four-week exhibition features five themed zones, showcasing rare photographs, archival footage and interactive experiences, and is open to the public free of charge. HKEX plans to open a new museum in 2027, and the upgraded HKEX Connect Hall will expand community engagement.

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  2. HKEX: Press Release41

    HKEX welcomes the listing of four new ETFs tracking HKEX cross-market indices

    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.

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25 SeptFri
  1. HKEX: Market Communication49

    HKEX Derivatives Clearing House to accept Chinese government bonds, policy bank bonds and Ministry of Finance bonds as non-cash collateral from November 2026

    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.

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23 SeptWed
  1. Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Speech44

    Welcome Remarks and Keynote Speech by HKMA Chief Executive Eddie Yue at the 2026 Treasury Markets Summit

    The 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.

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15 SeptTue
10 SeptThu
  1. HKEX: Press Release25

    HKEX, HKMA, Dubai Financial Services Authority and Nasdaq Dubai establish a strategic working group to strengthen connectivity between Hong Kong and Dubai financial markets

    HKEX, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and Nasdaq Dubai jointly announced the establishment of a strategic working group to deepen financial market cooperation and connectivity between the international financial centers of Hong Kong and Dubai. The working group focuses on five key areas: sustainable finance, Islamic finance, innovation, capital market development, and market connectivity. The announcement was made at the HKMA-DFSA Joint Climate Finance Conference held in Hong Kong on the same day, which attracted over 350 online and offline participants from both regions.

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31 AugMon
  1. HKEX: Market Communication24

    HKEX Releases Report on IPO Applications, Delistings and Trading Suspensions for August 2026

    HKEX 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.

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28 AugFri
  1. HKEX: Press Release32

    HKEX to Launch Derivatives on SHEIN's First Day of Listing

    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.

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18 AugTue
  1. HKEX: Market Communication35

    HKEX Optimizes Methodology for the Hang Seng TECH Index

    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.

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31 JulFri
  1. HKEX: Market Communication15

    HKEX Report on IPO Applications, Delistings and Suspensions for July 2026

    HKEX 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.

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17 JulFri
  1. HKEX: Market Communication44

    HKEX will support the payment of stamp duty and transaction-related fees in RMB

    The 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.

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30 JunTue
  1. HKEX: Market Communication45

    HKEX Advances Framework for Streamlined Board Lot Sizes

    HKEX 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.

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25 FebWed
  1. Hong Kong Investment Funds Association: Updates and Fund Flows33

    The Hong Kong Investment Funds Association Welcomes the 2026/27 Budget

    The 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.

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