Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms: Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx)
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx)
company formed in 2000 after The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and the Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited demutualized and merged with Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited. HKEx listed its shares by introduction on the stock exchange on June 27, 2000. Trading is conducted Monday through Friday. Preopening is from 9:30 A.M. to 10 A.M. The morning session is from 10 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. An extended morning session runs from 12:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M., and the afternoon session is from 2:30 P.M. to 4 P.M. www.hkex.com.hk/index.htm.
