Group 1 - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) plans to sign a transaction agreement on November 12, 2025, to implement a strategic investment in Clearstream Holdings, acquiring a 20% stake through its wholly-owned subsidiary [1] - The strategic investment will involve HKEX investing up to HKD 455 million in newly issued shares of Clearstream Holdings, with HKEX and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) holding 20% and 80% stakes respectively after the investment [1] - Clearstream Holdings is a newly established company that will own 100% of Clearstream, which operates the Central Moneymarkets Unit (CMU) responsible for the debt instruments central settlement system [1] Group 2 - The strategic investment is a collaboration project between HKMA and HKEX, aimed at leveraging both parties' resources, technology, talent, and market expertise to accelerate the development of post-trade securities infrastructure in Hong Kong [2] - The initiative will enhance the commercialization of CMU and expand investor CSD services, custodial asset categories, and collateral management services to improve CMU's market competitiveness [2] - The goal is to strengthen Hong Kong's CSD platform and enhance operational efficiency across various asset classes [2]

Group 1 - Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) plans to sign a transaction agreement on November 12, 2025, to implement a strategic investment in Clearstream Holdings, acquiring a 20% stake through its wholly-owned subsidiary [1] - After the strategic investment is completed, HKEX will invest up to HKD 455 million in newly issued shares of Clearstream Holdings, with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and HKEX holding 80% and 20% stakes respectively [1][2] - Clearstream Holdings is a newly established company that will hold 100% of Clearstream after the transaction, which is a key player in the operation of the Central Moneymarkets Unit (CMU) under HKMA [2] Group 2 - The strategic investment is a collaboration project between HKMA and HKEX, aimed at enhancing the post-trade securities infrastructure in Hong Kong and positioning it as a major Central Securities Depository (CSD) in the region [2] - The CMU, as Hong Kong's fixed income CSD, had custodial assets amounting to approximately HKD 5 trillion as of September 30, 2025, playing a crucial role in bond trading settlement [2] - The initiative will leverage resources, technology, talent, and market expertise from both parties to accelerate the commercialization of CMU and expand investor CSD services, custodial asset categories, and collateral management services [2]