Tuesday August 2 2016
News Source: Global Exchanges
Focus: Holidays and Opening Hours and suspensions
Type: General
Country: Hong Kong
Link: http://www.hkex.com.hk/eng/newsconsul/hkexnews/2016/1608022news.htm
Following an earlier announcement on the delayed morning trading session in securities market, including Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect trading, and derivatives market, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has further announced that the trading sessions in the securities and derivatives markets, including After-Hours Futures Trading, have been cancelled due to the issuance of Typhoon Signal No. 8.
No securities clearing and settlement services will be provided for the day.
Additionally, no Stock Connect northbound trading is available.
For the details of arrangements for trading, and clearing and settlement during typhoons and black rainstorms, please refer to the rule books and summary table, which can be accessed via the Market Operations section of the HKEX website.
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