In a CEO blog dated Oct 12, HKEX said it is actively studying an extension of derivatives night trading hours. The exchange will launch market discussion on extending equity trading hours, aiming to find a proposal acceptable to market participants. HKEX also plans consultations to optimize listing rules for specialized/technology firms and the GEM and to attract more international primary and secondary listings. HKEX is working with mainland partners to prepare inclusion of REITs in Shanghai/Sh

2026-10-12

In a CEO blog dated Oct 12, HKEX said it is actively studying an extension of derivatives night trading hours. The exchange will launch market discussion on extending equity trading hours, aiming to find a proposal acceptable to market participants. HKEX also plans consultations to optimize listing rules for specialized/technology firms and the GEM and to attract more international primary and secondary listings. HKEX is working with mainland partners to prepare inclusion of REITs in Shanghai/Shenzhen–Hong Kong Stock Connect and to include RMB‑denominated Hong Kong counters in Stock Connect.