Category: Exchanges

The firm said the enhancement will let offshore investors use these bonds, which are held through Bond Connect, to meet initial margin requirements for Northbound Swap Connect. It is expected to improve capital efficiency and provide more flexibility to international investors. Furthermore, HKEX said that it will also enhance the liquidity of bond holdings in…

The firm revealed in a press release Monday that the move expands its European derivatives offering, building on the success of its TRF on the CAC 40 Index launched in 2018. TRF is designed to replicate the economics of over-the-counter (OTC) total return swaps, offering a more transparent and cost-effective exchange-traded solution.  Euronext explained that…

The company revealed that in his new role, Chow will be responsible for driving HKEX’s sustainability strategy, ensuring ESG considerations are integrated into all aspects of the company’s operations.  He will also continue to lead the Group’s legal and secretarial services functions as Group General Counsel. Chow joined HKEX in April 2021 as Group General…

The firm explained that the index is a new benchmark capturing top Chinese firms listed on the Stock Connect programme. It is set to launch on 21 November 2024 and will feature the 80 largest Chinese companies by market capitalisation listed on the Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Shenzhen exchanges. The SCCEA Index is the first…

Outlined in a consultation released on 14 November, the proposals include raising minimum capital requirements for clearing members, capping mutualised default fund contributions, and introducing anti-procyclicality controls. The company explained in a press release that the proposed increase in minimum net capital requirements for clearing members—from $10 million to $30 million—aims to align LME Clear…

Scheduled for implementation in 2025, subject to regulatory approval and technical readiness, the web-based platform aims to streamline the in-kind creation and redemption process for relevant ETPs. HKEX explains that by leveraging distributed ledger technology (DLT) and smart contracts, it intends to connect key ETP participants, enhancing operational efficiency and boosting overall market liquidity. "Speed…