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.