South China Morning Post•16h agoSource

Hong Kong bourse operator weighs longer trading hours to sharpen hub edge, sources say

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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is considering extending trading hours to enhance its competitiveness as an international financial centre. The discussions, confirmed by HKEX and the Securities and Futures Commission, are at an early stage, with options including closing at 5pm or 8pm. The proposal aims to align with global peers. This move underscores efforts to maintain Hong Kong's edge as a financial hub.

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HKEX is considering extending trading hours to 'sharpen the city’s competitiveness as an international financial centre.'

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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is considering extending trading hours.

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Two separate sources provided information to the South China Morning Post.

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HKEX is considering extending trading hours to 'sharpen the city’s competitiveness as an international financial centre.'
The move aligns with global peers, indicating a competitive response.

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Bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is considering extending trading hours to align with moves by global peers and sharpen the city’s competitiveness as an international financial centre. HKEX and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) confirmed that they were discussing the matter, but did not give details.

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Two separate sources provided information to the South China Morning Post.

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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is considering extending trading hours.

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The discussions are in an early stage.

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Options include extending the afternoon close to 5pm or 8pm.

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HKEX and the Securities and Futures Commission confirmed they are discussing the matter.

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The aim is to align with global peers and sharpen Hong Kong's competitiveness as an international financial centre.

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