Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-10-22 17:20Group 1 - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is actively preparing for optimization measures in the mutual market access programs, including the inclusion of REITs and a block trading mechanism [1] - In the first half of the year, the average daily trading volume for both Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect reached new highs, with the daily average trading volume for Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Connect at RMB 206.4 billion, a 68% year-on-year increase [1] - The daily average trading volume for the Hong Kong Stock Connect reached HKD 126 billion, more than double that of 2024 [1] Group 2 - The Bond Connect's northbound trading continues to show growth, with an average daily trading volume of RMB 44 billion as of August this year [2] - The average daily settlement amount for the Swap Connect reached a new high of RMB 22 billion, a 69% year-on-year increase [2] - The HKEX aims to deepen collaboration with various parties to continuously optimize listing arrangements and expand mutual market access mechanisms, enhancing product offerings and market efficiency [2]