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Hong Kong Exchanges considers merging GEM board with main board

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is considering a merger of its Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) board with the main board. This move aims to revitalize the underperforming GEM, which has seen low turnover and few new listings. The proposal involves creating a new chapter within the listing rules, potentially Chapter 18D, to accommodate companies from the GEM board, and is expected to undergo public consultation by year-end. AI

RANK_REASON Policy change proposal by a major stock exchange operator. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Hong Kong Exchanges considers merging GEM board with main board

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

    Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing explores merging GEM with main board, source says

    Bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is exploring merging the GEM board with its main board by creating a new chapter of its listing rules, according to a source familiar with the discussions. The proposal to create Chapter 18D, which would be a core part of th…