The Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) has announced plans to extend trading hours for its securities market, a strategic move designed to increase market liquidity and overall trading activity.

The proposed extension aims to bring HKEX’s trading hours more in line with other major global exchanges. Currently, the exchange operates for a limited number of hours compared to its international counterparts.

Key benefits of the extended hours are expected to include:

• Increased trading volume
• Improved price discovery
• Greater convenience for international investors

HKEX believes that the extended hours will make the Hong Kong market more attractive to global investors, potentially leading to increased foreign investment and further growth of the local financial market.

The exchange is currently consulting with market participants to finalize the details of the extension, including the specific hours to be added and any necessary system upgrades.