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Hong Kong Stock Exchange prepares paper to discuss extended trading hours

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is moving forward with discussions to extend its trading hours by preparing a discussion paper. This paper aims to outline the potential benefits and drawbacks of longer trading sessions, addressing concerns from brokers regarding extended hours and the potential cancellation of the lunch break. The initiative could lead to the first change in the market's opening times in 14 years, with a public consultation to follow if the initial paper receives positive feedback. AI

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Hong Kong Stock Exchange prepares paper to discuss extended trading hours

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Enoch Yiu ·

    HKEX pushes ahead on extended trading hours discussions as it prepares paper: sources

    Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) will push ahead with talks on extending stock market trading hours by releasing a discussion paper, even as it faces brokers’ concerns over a longer trading time and cancellation of the trading lunch break, according to two sources with kno…