HKEX(HK:00388) 中国基金报·2025-12-15 00:09Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is actively promoting the Technology 100 Index to facilitate the issuance of related ETFs by mainland fund companies, as part of a broader strategy to enhance Hong Kong's status as an international financial center [1][4]. Group 1: Development of Technology and Innovation - HKEX has introduced Listing Rules Chapter 18A and 18C in 2018 and 2023, respectively, to create listing pathways for unprofitable biotech and specialized technology companies, with plans to establish a "Tech Company Fast Track" by 2025 [4]. - The market capitalization of technology stocks currently accounts for approximately 40% of the total market capitalization of stocks eligible for the Stock Connect program, with over 300 companies, many of which are tech firms, waiting to go public [4][5]. Group 2: ETF and Index Development - The HKEX Technology 100 Index is a broad-based index that includes large and mid-sized companies, incorporating many firms listed under Chapters 18A and 18C, making it easier for mainland funds to trade without needing QDII quotas [5]. - E Fund Management has received authorization from HKEX to develop a related ETF in mainland China based on the Technology 100 Index [5]. - HKEX plans to continue developing various index products targeting different markets and themes, expanding cooperation beyond mainland China to attract a wider range of investors [5]. Group 3: Fixed Income and Commodity Markets - HKEX is committed to implementing the "Roadmap for the Development of Fixed Income and Currency Markets," focusing on the FICC (Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodity) sector as a key area for growth [7]. - The exchange aims to optimize currency-related futures products and attract more entities to issue RMB bonds in Hong Kong, alongside launching government bond futures for risk management [7]. - HKEX is also focusing on gold-related business, leveraging its 13 LME-approved warehouses to develop various risk management products, addressing the significant demand from mainland enterprises for commodity risk management tools [7]. Group 4: Connectivity and Market Integration - The northbound capital activity through the Stock Connect has increased by 70% compared to last year, with southbound capital accounting for about 25% of daily trading volume in the Hong Kong market [9]. - The ETF southbound trading mechanism has seen innovation, with two ETFs maintaining a 65% allocation to Hong Kong stocks and 35% to U.S. stocks, achieving an average daily trading volume of 20 million HKD [9]. - HKEX is actively working with mainland exchanges to include REITs in the connectivity framework, with plans for dual-currency settlement through the establishment of RMB trading counters [9]. Group 5: Trading System Optimization - HKEX plans to consult on the reform of stock trading lot sizes by the end of the year, aiming to simplify the current system which has over 40 different lot sizes [11]. - While the exchange has extended derivative trading hours to 3 AM, it remains cautious about implementing 24-hour trading for cash equities, citing the need to understand client demands and address complex operational challenges [11].