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  1. HKEX: Market Communications68

    HKEX Unveils T+1 Settlement Transition Roadmap for Securities Market, Targeting Implementation in H2 2028

    HKEX released the conclusions of its consultation on accelerating settlement, confirming broad market support for transitioning the Hong Kong securities market to a T+1 settlement cycle, with a target implementation in the second half of 2028, subject to market readiness and regulatory approval. The consultation received 109 non-duplicate responses from brokers, custodians, investment managers, industry associations, technology providers, and investors.

    Key Takeaways:HKEX announced a three-tier implementation framework for T+1 settlement and a target launch timeline in the second half of 2028, allowing market participants to plan system upgrades and operational preparations in advance.

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  1. HKEX: Press Releases65

    HKEX to Launch 12 Stock Options with Both Weekly and Monthly Expirations on November 9, 2026

    HKEX announced that it will launch 12 single-stock options on November 9, 2026, with the new contracts offering both weekly and monthly expiration options starting from the first trading day.

    Key Takeaways:The announcement lists the underlying assets, contract multipliers, and expiration arrangements for the 12 newly added stock options, allowing options traders to match their own trading and risk management needs accordingly.

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  1. HKEX: Market Communications63

    HKEX derivatives clearinghouses to accept Chinese government bonds, policy bank bonds, and MOF offshore bonds as non-cash collateral starting November 2026

    HKEX announced that its wholly owned derivatives clearinghouses, HKCC and SEOCH, plan to include Chinese government bonds and policy bank bonds held under Northbound Bond Connect, as well as MOF bonds issued offshore by the Ministry of Finance, as eligible non-cash collateral for margin requirements starting November 2026. The arrangement remains subject to regulatory approval. This expansion applies to all derivatives products cleared by the two clearinghouses, aiming to provide market participants with more flexible collateral options and improve capital efficiency. The relevant launch date will be announced separately, and detailed rules are available in the circulars issued by HKCC and SEOCH on the same day.

    Key Takeaways:HKEX has clarified the bond categories, applicable clearinghouses, and effective date for newly eligible non-cash collateral, allowing derivatives participants to adjust their margin collateral arrangements accordingly.

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