The new proposed measure by the domestic exchange and the regulator has promoted the discussion on enhancing the flexibility to list products on the first day of listing, as well as the assessment of product types besides leveraged products.

The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX) are considering new guidelines to enhance listing requirements and arrangements for structured products, with the aim of boosting market efficiency. The proposal was included in the Hong Kong government’s 2024-2025 Budget, which was released earlier this year. The new measure includes lowering the listing costs of these structured products, which primarily consist of derivative warrants (DW

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