Markets

Citi settles first trades on HKEX Synapse

Synapse is a settlement acceleration platform.

Evergrande seeks to resume trading on HKEX 

Trading of Evergrande's shares has been suspended since 28 September.

Evergrande halts trading after chairman falls under investigation  

Hui Ka Yan is under investigation over suspected “illegal crimes.”

Alibaba to spin-off logistics arm via separate listing in HKEX

Post-spin-off, Alibaba will still hold more than 50% of the shareholdings in Cainiao. 

OCBC joins HKEX’s OTC Clear

OTC Clear offers clearing services for USD/HKD and USD/CNH cross-currency swaps.

HK to form task force to improve stock market liquidity

The Financial Secretary will lead the task force.

Hong Kong real estate adapts to shifting trends

Amidst mixed performance of Asia Pacific property market, Knight Frank expert cites Hong Kong’s ability to make adjustments and embrace co-living...

HKEX, India Stock Exchange ink cooperation pact 

The stock exchanges will promote sustainable finance in Asia amongst others.

‘Gradual’ IPO market recovery seen in second half: PwC

IPO fundraising continued to be slow in the first half of the year. 

New bill slashes transaction costs for Hong Kong market makers

The government gazetted a bill waiving stamp duty payable on certain transactions relating to dual-counter stock.

HKEX expands listing rules for Specialist Tech Companies

Changes in the listing will take effect on 31 March.

Expansion of eligible shares under Stock Connect takes effect 13 March

Eligible stocks for Southbound trading are available on SSE and SZSE’s websites.

HKEX unveils plans of opening London office

The new office will expand the bourse’s international reach.

HKEX to launch 3 new stock option classes

The new option classes will be available on 6 March.

Hang Seng Indexes launches Hydrogen Energy Index

It will track companies involved in the production of hydrogen, amongst others.