HKEX(HK:00388) Xuan Gu Bao·2025-08-20 23:24Group 1 - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is considering implementing a five-day, 24-hour trading mechanism by mid-2026, following Nasdaq's plans [1] - HKEX is actively discussing shortening the settlement cycle for the cash market, with technology systems expected to support T+1 settlement by the end of this year [1] - The current trading hours for major global stock markets vary, with London, Frankfurt, and Paris at 8.5 hours, Singapore at 7 hours, and the US exchanges at 6.5 hours [1] Group 2 - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) emphasized the need to enhance capital market activity and investor confidence by optimizing trading mechanisms and potentially extending trading hours for A-shares and bond markets [2] - Currently, A-share trading hours are only 4 hours, which is relatively short compared to other mature capital markets, affecting pricing efficiency and increasing overnight risk for small investors [2] - There is a suggestion to synchronize A-share trading hours with Hong Kong stocks to create overlap with European markets, which could positively impact trading volume and market activity [2] Group 3 - Changliang Technology has established partnerships with numerous overseas financial institutions [3] - Hengsheng Electronics' subsidiary, Hengyun Technology, is a leading provider of core trading systems for Hong Kong brokers [3]