HONG KONG EXCHANGES AND CLEARING LIMITED

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Details Reporting Rules for Stock Connect Programme Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 18/08/2025

The specifications outline file formats, submission procedures and validation processes for firms reporting programme and HFT to mainland exchanges.

Capital / Liquidity

China Evergrande to be Delisted in Hong Kong on 25 August

By Editors | 14/08/2025

The move marks a final chapter for the world’s most indebted developer after it failed to meet trading resumption requirements following a court-ordered liquidation.

Enforcement

HKEX, SFC Censure Former Directors in First Joint Non-Cooperation Case

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2025

HKEX and the SFC have publicly censured two former directors of TOMO Holdings for failing to cooperate with investigations by the two regulators.

Securities / Derivatives

Data Shows US Move to T+1 Settlement is Paying Off

By Manesh Samtani | 07/08/2025

APAC jurisdictions considering adopting a T+1 settlement cycle have new data showing the benefits of transitioning.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Overhauls IPO Rules, Launches New Public Float Consultation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/08/2025

HKEX has finalised significant reforms to its IPO price discovery and allocation mechanisms, effective from August 2025.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Revises Timeline for Upgrades to Core Derivatives Platforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/07/2025

HKEX has set a new timeline for the HKATS and DCASS operating system upgrade, opening a testing environment for API users from early August.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX to Launch New Digital Issuer Platform Next Year

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

HKEX says the new secure web-based portal will become the mandatory channel for issuer submissions, enhancing compliance and market transparency.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Consults on T+1 Settlement Cycle for Cash Equities Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/07/2025

HKEX has initiated a market-wide consultation on shortening its settlement cycle, highlighting significant operational challenges for global firms.

Securities / Derivatives

China Extends Programmatic Trading Reporting Rules to Foreign Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2025

New rules from Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges will require international investors using the Stock Connect scheme to report their algorithmic trading activities from January 2026.