The Board of Directors of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) has approved a plan to invite applications for non-transferable Hong Kong Futures Exchange (HKFE) Trading Rights from members of the Chinese Gold and Silver Exchange Society (CGSES) or their designated affiliates to encourage gold market professionals' participation in the trading of the gold futures that will be reintroduced on the HKFE on 20 October.

The following initiatives are subject to market support and regulatory approval so they may not be implemented. HKEx will announce further details of these initiatives as they progress. Selected items were updated after 15 July 2008.

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), published today (Friday) its Consultation Conclusion on Shortening the Deadlines for Half-Year and Annual Reporting by Main Board Issuers (Consultation Conclusion).

A survey conducted by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) during the period from 16 November 2007 to 15 January 20081 revealed that one in three adults in Hong Kong are stock investors (individuals invested in the HKEx stock market).

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) will reintroduce trading of gold futures on the Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (Futures Exchange), a wholly-owned subsidiary of HKEx, on 20 October this year.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) has announced the following holiday risk management arrangements.

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) wish to remind Exchange Participants and investors of possible increases in trading activities and the risk of unusual price movements around month-ends, quarter ends, and half-year ends, such as 30 June 2008.

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) jointly announced today (Thursday) a comprehensive streamlining of: (1) the admission procedures for Exchange Participants (EPs); and (2) the registration and approval procedures for their staff members and substantial shareholders, effective 20 June 2008 (tomorrow).

Hong Kong Exchanges hereby announces that with effect from 9:30 a.m. on 17 June 2008, the listing of the shares of the Company will be cancelled pursuant to Rule 9.14 of the GEM Listing Rules.

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced the following exchange traded funds (ETFs) will be admitted to the list of designated securities eligible for short selling when they are listed on the Exchange's Main Board:

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) Chief Executive Paul Chow responded to media enquiries about Closing Auction Session (CAS) at a media stand-up. Below are the key points and background information of his comments.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) has announced revised requirements for stock options market makers in HKEx's derivatives market. The changes are expected to help enhance market makers' services and response rates.