Hong Kong

Hong Kong Exchanges Announces Cancellation Of Listing

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:42:41 -0500

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.

Kazakhstan: Imitation of struggle against corruption

borboru — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:34:50 -0500

Imitation of struggle against corruption – “know-how” of the Kazakh authorities in power-struggle and stealing of what left from huge resources of Kazakhstan

Hong Kong Slaughters All Retail Poultry

admin_huliq — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:54:42 -0500

Hong Kong has ordered the culling of all poultry in the city's markets and shops, after an outbreak of bird flu was detected in markets last week.

Hong Kong Exchanges Announce ETFs

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:15:28 -0500

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:

HKEx Chief Executive Comments On Closing Auction Session

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:14:14 -0500

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.

HKEx Stock Options Market Makers' Obligations Revised

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:04:03 -0500

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.

Heavy Closing Auction Session Activity Coincides With Index Balancing

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:56:35 -0500

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) noted fluctuation in closing prices of certain stocks compared to the continuous trading session today (Friday). HKEx also noted that substantial turnover was recorded for these stocks in the Closing Auction Session.

HKEx Securities Market's Closing Auction Session Set

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 26 May 2008 03:17:09 -0500

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) said today (Monday) that the trading hours of its securities market will be extended 10 minutes to 16:10 on a normal trading day when the Closing Auction Session for the securities market commences on Monday, 26 May. In parallel with the change, the closing time for trading of stock index futures and options (SIFO) contracts will be extended from 16:15 to 16:30, except on the last trading day of the month.

HKEx Appoints Head Of Internal Audit

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 20 May 2008 01:37:10 -0500

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) has appointed Pont Chiu as its Head of Internal Audit, effective today (Thursday).

HKEx Appoints Consultant To Review Corporate Social Responsibility Practices

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 13 May 2008 02:08:35 -0500

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) announced today (Thursday) the appointment of the Business Environment Council (BEC) to conduct an independent review of the existing corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies and practices of HKEx, and to carry out a green audit of HKEx's operations. The review is expected to be completed in about four months.

Depositary Receipt Framework Introduced In Hong Kong

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 13 May 2008 01:52:42 -0500

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) announces today (Friday) that the framework for issuers to list in Hong Kong through Hong Kong depositary receipts (HDRs) will be effective from Tuesday, 1 July 2008.

HKEx Announces Holiday Risk Management Arrangements

ruzik_tuzik — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:30:01 -0500

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