The Aporia · No rush to T+1: Hong Kong exchange won’t hurry settlement-time change, sources say

Zoe SL Chan

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🔮 Market players support the change to keep up with global peers, but many worry the fourth quarter of 2027 would be too soon, sources say Conclusions from the consultation process would be revealed soon, but HKEX could extend the timeline after many participants said they wanted more time for training before the change, a source told the South China Morning Post.

2026-10-14 · mixed framing · No rush to T+1: Hong Kong exchange won’t hurry settlement-time change, sources say

🔮 Hong Kong finds gold-trading leader in former exchange executive Bryan Chan He will head Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing (HKPMCC), a wholly government-owned entity established in January Chan would be expected to deliver efficient and reliable clearing and settlement services for over-the-counter gold transactions, work closely with industry participants and collaborate with the government to build an international-standard gold trading ecosystem, the government said.

2026-09-28 · assertive framing · Hong Kong finds gold-trading leader in former exchange executive Bryan Chan

🔮 It planned to start bookbuilding as soon as next week, and could make its trading debut in mid-October, the sources said.

2026-09-28 · mixed framing · Xiaomi-backed robotics chip designer clears hearing, eyes US$100m Hong Kong IPO: sources

🔮 Hong Kong to support rocket, satellite IPOs as SpaceX-led sector takes off Exchange will examine listing-rule changes to attract space IPOs in move aligned with Beijing’s prioritisation of space technology Hong Kong aims to adjust listing rules to grab a share of initial public offerings (IPOs) by mainland China’s space companies as activity in the sector increases in line with Beijing’s priorities and heightened activity in the sector following the blockbuster June listing by Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

2026-09-17 · assertive framing · Hong Kong to support rocket, satellite IPOs as SpaceX-led sector takes off

🔮 Tighter scrutiny of Hong Kong IPOs could slow deal flow, analysts say CSRC and SFC wake-up calls to bankers and other intermediaries indicate emphasis on quality over quantity amid fervour for listings Securities regulators in Hong Kong and mainland China are doubling down on efforts to raise the quality of Hong Kong initial public offerings (IPOs), which could slow the flow of new listings but would not reduce underlying demand, according to analysts.

2026-09-15 · mixed framing · Tighter scrutiny of Hong Kong IPOs could slow deal flow, analysts say

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Enoch Yiu

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2026-10-14 · mixed framing · No rush to T+1: Hong Kong exchange won’t hurry settlement-time change, sources say

🔮 HKEIA Hong Kong could learn from the US market, where streamlined regulations foster a thriving ecosystem of angel funds and start-ups, an industry body says Hong Kong would need to ease its listing rules and transaction requirements to attract more angel funds and become a hub for start-ups to go global, according to a leading industry body in the city. The city has only around 100 active angel funds – private investment vehicles targeting very early-stage innovative enterprises.

2026-10-12 · mixed framing · Hong Kong must ease listing rules to attract more angel funds and start-ups: HKEIA

🔮 HKMA licenses Bakai Bank, city’s first from Central Asia Bakai Bank, one of Kyrgyzstan’s largest lenders, set up in Hong Kong as China and Central Asia’s trade links are increasing Bakai Bank, one of the largest lenders in Kyrgyzstan, will operate as a restricted licence bank in Hong Kong.

2026-10-05 · assertive framing · HKMA licenses Bakai Bank, city’s first from Central Asia

🔮 When launched before the end of the year, the stablecoin would be offered only through PayMe and HSBC’s Hong Kong mobile banking app, HSBC said.

2026-09-30 · assertive framing · HSBC unveils RedCoin as name of its Hong Kong stablecoin for 3.3 million PayMe users

🔮 HSBC, the biggest lender in Hong Kong, will scrap an education subsidy programme for all newly hired or newly promoted senior executives from Friday, according to an internal memo seen by the South China Morning Post.

2026-09-18 · mixed framing · Senior HSBC bankers face double blow as school-fee subsidy cut adds to job risks: sources

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