HKEX

From Hong Kong’s bond futures to SpaceX: the numbers moving markets

7 Aug 2026 - 7:00AM

Robotics

China’s X Square Robot submits confidential filing for Hong Kong IPO: sources

The start-up joins a growing list of domestic robot makers in China raising capital.

5 Aug 2026 - 4:13PM

An X Square Robot cleaning a home in Beijing on May 21. Photo: AFP

Editorial | Hong Kong’s role in yuan internationalisation is expanding

The China treasury bond futures that were launched in the city are a critical hedging tool that will foster the renminbi’s global use.

4 Aug 2026 - 7:15AM

Bonds

Treasury bond futures ‘a milestone’ to boost Hong Kong’s bridgehead role: CSRC

First offshore China government bond futures rose more than 1 per cent on debut on Monday.

3 Aug 2026 - 9:21PM

Bonds

Investors eager for Hong Kong’s Chinese bond futures, HKEX says

With Chinese government bond futures set for Monday trading debut, exchange reports ‘very positive response’ from ‘wide range’ of investors.

3 Aug 2026 - 8:00AM

A view of Exchange Square in Central, home to bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, on July 21. Photo: Jelly Tse

Gold in Hong Kong

HK’s gold imports set to rise after hitting 11-year high last month: analysts

Investor appetite, international precious metals trading hub ambitions drive growth as imports hit highest volume since late 2014.

30 Jul 2026 - 5:32PM

Zhongji Innolight sees rocky start as shares fall on Hong Kong IPO amid AI sell-off

The Chinese firm completed Hong Kong’s biggest IPO of the year, but its debut comes amid waning investor confidence in AI-related stocks.

31 Jul 2026 - 1:39PM

Bonds

Hong Kong’s Asean charm offensive bags US$1.5 billion Malaysian bond listing

Dual listing on Bursa Malaysia and HKEX comes as Hong Kong officials further expand financial ties beyond mainland China.

28 Jul 2026 - 4:00PM

Bursa Malaysia, a Malaysian stock exchange and one of the largest in Asean, in Bukit Kewangan, Kuala Lumpur. Shutterstock

Editorial | HKEX listing reforms require fine balancing act to keep up with times

Reforms must protect investor interests, the commercial confidentiality of listing candidates and the quality and integrity of the market.

25 Jul 2026 - 7:15AM

Exchange Square in Central. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is considering a series of reforms, including extending trading hours to align with moves by global peers and sharpen the city’s competitiveness as an international financial centre. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong exchange’s biggest reform in 8 years opens IPO gates

HKEX will allow universal confidential listings and reduce market-capitalisation thresholds for IPOs by start-ups and international firms.

24 Jul 2026 - 6:21PM

Hong Kong exchange clears path for listings by Malaysian firms

Malaysia’s Capital A Berhad, which runs travel app AirAsia Move and food brand Santan, is eyeing a dual listing in the city, government says.

23 Jul 2026 - 7:00PM

Zhongji Innolight already has 30 cornerstone investors for US$8b IPO: sources

The Chinese firm is aiming to raise US$8 billion in its Hong Kong listing on July 30, making it the city’s biggest share sale in seven years.

21 Jul 2026 - 9:31PM

Zhongji Innolight is set to launch its initial public offering in Hong Kong on July 30. Photo: Jelly Tse

Exclusive | HKEX eyes confidential filings, lower market cap threshold for start-ups

HKEX is moving towards closed listings to compete with other exchanges that allow for confidentiality.

21 Jul 2026 - 5:22PM

The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) in Central on July 17. Photo: Karma Lo

Hong Kong bourse weighs longer hours amid pressure from global peers: sources

Nasdaq’s 23-hour expansion and London’s round-the-clock push pile pressure on Hong Kong to rethink its shorter trading day.

20 Jul 2026 - 6:00PM

China stock market

Open Questions | Citic Capital’s Zhang Yichen on the ABCs of China’s markets: IPOs, M&As and AI

The CEO discusses China’s evolving capital markets and why multinationals are turning to local partners amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

20 Jul 2026 - 9:52AMvideocam

Shein clears Hong Kong IPO hurdle as valuation halves to below US$50b: sources

Regulatory headwinds, alongside prolonged IPO delays, have severely dented the unicorn’s valuation.

17 Jul 2026 - 5:31PM

A clothing display by Shein in a department store in Paris, November 4, 2025. Photo: AP

How AI and chip boom is propelling Hong Kong’s ETP market to new heights

Hong Kong is already the world’s fourth-largest market for exchange-traded products, and the rapid growth in trading is set to continue, director says.

17 Jul 2026 - 5:30PM

Hong Kong exchange returns IPO application sponsored by CICC

Inner Mongolia Xingye Silver & Tin Mining says it plans to resubmit application before end of September.

17 Jul 2026 - 7:52PM

Goldman Sachs backs HKEX with ‘buy’ rating, citing Beijing’s policy support

Shares of HKEX have lost about 5 per cent so far this year, roughly in line with the performance of the Hang Seng Index.

16 Jul 2026 - 5:26PM

Beijing has doubled down on its support for Hong Kong’s stock market. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Accounting and auditing

As IPOs surge, Hong Kong’s audit regulator vows tougher scrutiny

With more than 430 applicants in the IPO pipeline, the city’s accounting watchdog is ramping up post-listing inspections.

14 Jul 2026 - 6:30PMvideocam

AFRC presents the main findings and insights from its annual inspection and enforcement reports for 2025-26. David Sun Tak-kei (L), chairman of the AFRC, and CEO Janey Lai Chui-pik. Photo: AFRC

Will Hong Kong’s board-lot reform bump HSBC’s share turnover?

The minimum investment of nearly US$8,000 for one of Hongkongers’ favourite stocks is set to drop. The question is how low it will go.

13 Jul 2026 - 8:30AM

Hong Kong exchange lures listings from Canada, Indonesia, Kazakhstan

Bourse expected to see influx of international issuers in year’s second half, led by consumer goods and services companies, according to PwC.

10 Jul 2026 - 10:30AM

Hong Kong small-cap IPOs struggle as market chases megadeals like Zhipu AI

Smaller firms face a liquidity squeeze amid AI-related stock profit-taking, which drags down IPO market sentiment.

9 Jul 2026 - 5:22PM

Shares in Chinese electronics manufacturer Luxshare dropped by more than 9 per cent in its Hong Kong debut on Thursday after raising around US$3.1 billion to become the finance hub’s largest listing this year. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong IPO debut delayed in rare move over missing regulatory data: sources

DKE, a maker of e-paper display modules, says more time needed to finalise its exchange announcement and obtain clearances from regulators.

9 Jul 2026 - 10:49AM

A view of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) in Exchange Square, Central, December 30, 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung

Hong Kong yuan facility to expand 150% to US$73.6b to meet international demand

The city will also vet a license application for a new electronic fixed income and currency trading system.

7 Jul 2026 - 5:17PM