BUSINESSJul 20 · 10:00 UTCSCMP WORLDEnoch Yiu

Hong Kong bourse operator weighs longer trading hours to sharpen hub edge, sources say

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is considering extending trading hours to align with global peers and enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness as an international financial hub. HKEX and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) confirmed discussions about the proposal, though details remain unspecified. Options under review include closing at 5pm or 8pm.

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