Hong Kong Halts Securities and Derivatives Trading - Markets Media

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has declared the cancellation of all trading sessions on Friday in the securities and derivatives markets, which also includes the After-Hours Trading session. This decision has been made in response to the issuance of Typhoon Signal No. 8.

There will be no services for clearing and settling securities today. Additionally, trading on Stock Connect is also halted for the day.

To find out more about how trading, clearing, and settlement are managed during typhoons and Black rainstorms or other extreme situations, please consult the rule books and summary table. These resources can be found in the Severe Weather Arrangements section of the HKEX website under Services - Trading Overview.

Please check the Services - Rules and Regulations section on the HKEX website for more information on the trading arrangements during typhoons, black rainstorms, or other extreme conditions in Stock Connect Northbound trading.

To stay updated on the latest information about the storm, kindly visit the official website of the Hong Kong Observatory.

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