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The proposed launch comes as HKEX looks to boost derivatives trading and compete more aggressively with global peers.

Hong Kong bourse plans to start zero-day options in early 2027

Known as 0DTEs, the instruments allow traders to express short-term views and make tactical bets on intraday market moves and events

While financial fraud remains relatively rare in Hong Kong, the city is sharpening its scrutiny of corporate quality to lure investors back following a multi-year slump in listings.

Hong Kong exchange tightens rules to avoid auditor shopping

The move effectively closes a loophole that allowed boards to pressure auditors into resigning without immediate shareholder oversight

The transactions – the majority of which occurred in the second half of 2025 – relate to prepayments in connection with new projects.

US$14.8 million in prepayments to vendors behind Mirxes’ missed 2025 results deadline; independent probe set up

The investigation committee will oversee a review of 14 transactions and ‘associated subsequent events’

Mirxes specialises in miRNA technology, developing blood-based diagnostic tests for the early detection of cancer and other diseases.

Singapore biotech Mirxes misses 2025 results deadline as auditors probe vendor payments

Trading in company’s shares is suspended until its results are published

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing has said there are more than 400 companies preparing to list.

Hong Kong regulatory scrutiny puts share sale boom at risk

Regulators say that deal quality has suffered as a result and repeatedly scolded firms

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing's net profit rose 36 per cent to HK$17.7 billion last year from HK$13.1 billion in 2024.

Hong Kong exchange posts record profit as equity turnover doubles, listings rebound

HKEX will pay a second interim dividend payment of HK$6.52 per share

The Straits Times Index ended the year at 4,646.21, about 0.2% down.  

2025’s winners and laggards: STI posts best gains in years; South Korea, Vietnam outshine regional peers

The Straits Times Index turns in its strongest performance in at least four years, with a total return of 22.7% in 2025

Hong Kong dominated Asian equity capital market deals with US$75 billion raised so far this year, according to LSEG data.

Hong Kong asks investment banks to ensure IPO applications maintain standards

More than 300 companies have filed to list in the city, most of them from mainland China

Hong Kong’s listings market is on track to end 2025 at a four-year high, with proceeds potentially topping US$40 billion.

Hong Kong stock rally meets HK$193.8 billion lockup test ahead

The hefty total reflects a banner year of listings in the city