Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)
HKEx to hire World Bank director as COO
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) plans to hire Patrick Conroy, director of the financial sector global partnerships group at the World Bank, as chief operating officer (COO) of the exchange.
Hong Kong Futures Exchange suspends international equity derivatives trading
The Hong Kong Futures Exchange is to suspend trading of its international stock futures and options, it was announced today.
Hong Kong and Shanghai exchanges in energy derivatives venture
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) and the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an Asian energy derivatives market, the exchanges said today.
HKEx names new chief executive
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) has named Paul Chow as its new chief executive, effective on May 1, replacing Kwong Ki Chi.
HKEx tweaks stock futures and options offering
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) has tweaked its range of single-stock futures and options to include contracts related to Bank of China (BOC) Hong Kong (Holdings) and suspend those of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec).
OM system failure behind HKEx interruption
A fault in the system of Swedish software company, OM Gruppen, was to blame for a temporary failure of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearings’ (HKEx) futures and options trading system last Thursday, the exchange has revealed.
HKEx considers risk leagues for listed companies
The Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing (HKEx) is considering splitting its listed companies into different leagues according to their risk profiles, the HKEx said last Friday in an in-house publication. The move is aimed at quelling investor concerns of a…
Hong Kong Exchange launches new equity index option
The Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing (HKEx) has launched a new equity index option for retail investors, called the Mini-Heng Sang Index Options (Mini-HSIO). On its first day of trading yesterday, volume on the Mini-HSIO reached 171 contracts, comprising…
Chinese derivatives development appears far off
The timetable for the development of the Chinese regulated derivatives market, both domestically and for international investors, appears unclear, with the likelihood that foreign investors will not gain direct access to Chinese markets for several years…
Hong Kong Exchange moves to increase derivatives transparency
The Hong Kong Exchange has agreed to let information vendors such as Reuters and Moneyline Telerate list its derivatives prices for the first time, in a move designed to improve market transparency.
Battery failure caused HK futures trading stoppage
A dead battery led to the closure of Hong Kong's futures and options trading for than an hour on Tuesday, according to a preliminary investigation by the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx).
Hong Kong retail investors' derivatives usage trebles
The number of Hong Kong retail investors buying derivatives increased three-fold last year, according to a survey released this week.
HKEx to delist forex futures
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) will delist its one-day rolling currency futures contracts for euro, yen and sterling on May 21.
HKEx to launch Dow futures next month
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) plans to start trading Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) futures on its subsidiary, the Hong Kong Futures Exchange, by May 6, according to HKEx.
HKEx cuts derivatives fees in competitiveness drive
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) has proposed a reduction in fees for its listed derivatives products, as part of a drive to improve the competitiveness of the exchange and attract greater numbers of overseas investors.
Hong Kong warrants see steady first week
The Hong Kong warrants market's first week of trading was steady, accounting for 4% of the week’s total turnover on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx).
Hong Kong derivatives volumes rise in 2001
Derivatives trading volumes in Hong Kong soared to new highs last year, with total futures and options contract volumes rising by 13.9% in 2001 from the previous year, according to the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx).
HKEx to introduce three-year EFN futures
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) plans to introduce three-year exchange fund note (EFN) futures contracts on November 12, subject to the approval of the Hong Kong regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission.
Hong Kong plans to extend derivatives trading hours
The Hong Kong Exchange (HKEx) is consulting the industry on whether to extend the trading hours of Hong Kong stock-related derivatives and their underlying assets. Currently, stock options and futures contracts are traded for a total four and a half…
HKEx to offer international stock futures/options
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) plans to introduce 20 international stock futures and 20 international stock options contracts, which are due to start trading on October 4, subject to approval from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).