HKEX(HK:00388) 智通财经网·2025-05-14 07:28Group 1 - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has approved the inclusion of Hong Kong as a licensed delivery location in the London Metal Exchange's (LME) global warehouse network, with the first four approved warehouses expected to be operational by July 2023 [1] - The LME has indicated that more operators are applying to become licensed warehouses, with no specific target number for approvals, as the development will be determined by market supply and demand [1] - The LME Asian Annual Conference will be held in May 2023 to discuss industry topics and introduce the latest licensed delivery locations in Hong Kong [1] Group 2 - The Hong Kong government aims to establish an international-level gold storage facility to attract investors from various economies, including the Middle East and Southeast Asia [2] - The development of gold storage is expected to increase demand for related services such as insurance, certification, and logistics, thereby expanding the ecosystem for collateral, borrowing, and hedging transactions [2] - A working group will formulate plans within the year to enhance storage facilities, optimize trading and regulatory mechanisms, and promote market products [2]