HKEX Extends Derivatives Night Trading Hours
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On November 3, 2026, Fintech News Hong Kong reported that the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) plans to extend the closing time for after-hours derivatives trading from 3:00 a.m. to 4:15 a.m. starting in March 2027. The proposal is still subject to regulatory approval and depends on market readiness. HKEX may further extend the closing time to 5:15 a.m. in November 2027, while also adjusting certain post-trade service windows and risk management processes. In addition, HKEX is conducting a pilot with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) to explore the use of e-HKD to support prefunded margin outside regular banking hours.
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- Fintech News Hong KongHKEX plans to extend after-hours derivatives trading to 4:15 am in March 2027
HKEX plans to extend the closing time for after-hours derivatives trading from 3:00 am to 4:15 am starting in March 2027, subject to regulatory approval and market readiness. HKEX may further extend the closing time to 5:15 am in November 2027, and will adjust some post-trade service windows and risk management procedures. Meanwhile, HKEX and HKMA are conducting a pilot to explore using e-HKD to support prefunded margin outside regular banking hours.
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