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BackHKEX extends overnight derivatives trading as Hong Kong chases global market flow
HKEX extends overnight derivatives trading as Hong Kong chases global market flow
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HKEX extends overnight derivatives trading as Hong Kong chases global market flow

Bourse operator aims to align more closely with US and European trading hours

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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing plans to extend its after-hours derivatives trading session to 4.15am from March 2027, with a potential further extension to 5.15am by November 2027, to better align with Western markets.

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HKEX has been exploring extended trading hours to capture more international volume.

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Bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is taking a further step towards round-the-clock trading by pushing back the closing bell for its after-hours derivatives market by 75 minutes from next year, according to a statement released on Monday.

The derivatives After-Hours Trading (AHT) session would extend to 4.15am from 3am, Hong Kong time, starting in March 2027, subject to regulatory approval and system readiness, according to HKEX. It added it was also considering a further extension to 5.15am by November 2027. The AHT session starts at 5.15pm.

Separately, HKEX announced on Monday that it had begun accepting Bond Connect securities and Ministry of Finance bonds as eligible non-cash collateral, broadening collateral choice and supporting liquidity management, as part of efforts to extend Hong Kong’s offshore yuan ecosystem.

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  • AHT session extends to 4.15am in March 2027

    Likely · Within months

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  • Will regulators approve the proposed schedule changes?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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