HKEX launches new Northbound Stock Connect settlement platform
HKEX will use DAML-developed smart contracts and has partnered with DTCC to streamline and automate Northbound Stock Connect post-trade processes.
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HKEX to launch futures and options on Hang Seng TECH index
The HKEX futures and options contracts will launch on 23 November 2020 and 18 January 2021 respectively as the first ETDs to track the Hang Seng TECH index.
HKEX operating chief appointed interim CEO as Charles Li retires early
Charles Li will now retire in December with HKEX chief operating officer, Calvin Tai, set to take over as interim CEO as the search for a permanent chief executive is undertaken.
Credit Suisse Asia Pacific risk chief departs for HKEX
Richard Wise, the current chief risk officer Asia Pacific at Credit Suisse, will join HKEX as its new group chief risk officer in November this year.
Veteran regulator in Hong Kong joins HKEX as technology risk head
Brian Lee will join Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing after working at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority for 25 years.
HKEX expands derivatives offering with eight new MSCI index futures contracts
Eight US dollar-denominated index futures have been listed on the HKEX derivatives market as the exchange rolls out MSCI-based derivatives.
HKEX clears first HONIA swaps through OTC Clear
OTC Clear, HKEX’s CCP, has cleared the first HONIA-based interest rate swap with Bank of China and the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp.
Flow Traders appointed lead liquidity provider for new HKEX MSCI derivatives
HKEX confirmed in May it would expand its licensing agreement with MSCI to launch Asia and emerging market futures and options contracts.
HSBC introduces client clearing with HKEX’s OTC Clear
HKEX’s derivatives clearing arm OTC Clear has completed the first client trade via client clearing.
HKEX to launch MSCI Asia and emerging markets derivatives
As HKEX plans launch of new MSCI futures and options, SGX confirmed it will reduce its MSCI licensing agreement from February 2021.