This cookie notice (“Cookie Notice”) applies to the websites (each a “Website”) of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and its affiliated companies (together "HKEX", "we", "our” or "us").
Cookies are small data files that are loaded on a browser or device when our Website is accessed to make sure it functions in the way that it should, provide insights into user interactions with the Website, and improve the efficiency and tailoring of the browsing experience. Some of these cookies are set automatically because they are essential for our Website to work.
You can customise your cookie preferences at any time so only selected cookies are enabled. In the event that you choose to opt out entirely, then you may also do this by modifying the privacy settings in your browser / configure your internet security software accordingly.
Please note that we use a range of technology to collect and retrieve information from your device and browser when you use our Website and this includes tags and web beacons – these have been included under the broader category of cookies.
We seek to process only anonymous cookie data but in the event that HKEX ends up connecting this to the user personally then we will endeavour to protect the data in the way set out in the Privacy Notice.
By using our Website, you are consenting to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Notice and our Privacy Notice.
The cookies currently used on our Website and other relevant information are listed below – for the avoidance of doubt, persistent cookies remain on a device for the period specified in the cookie and are then activated each time the website is visited and session cookies are deleted once the browser window is closed. Please note that the list below shall be updated from time to time.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are referred to as first party cookies and they are essential for the basic operation of our Website. We use session cookies for this purpose so they are only temporarily stored on your device for the duration of each visit.
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Cookie Name
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Domain / Host
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Provider / Technology
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Purpose
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Duration
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__AntiXsrfToken
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*.hkex.com.hk / *.hkexgroup.com
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ASP.NET MVC
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Anti-forgery cookie used by web applications built using ASP.NET MVC technology. It helps prevent unauthorised posting of content to a website, known as cross-site request forgery. It contains no user information and is destroyed when the browser is closed.
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Session
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__RequestVerificationToken*
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*.hkex.com.hk / *.hkexnews.hk
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ASP.NET MVC
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Anti-forgery cookie used by web applications built using ASP.NET MVC technology. It helps prevent unauthorised posting of content to a website, known as cross-site request forgery. It contains no user information and is destroyed when the browser is closed.
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Session
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ASP.NET_SessionID
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*.hkex.com.hk / *.hkexgroup.com / *.hkexnews.hk
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ASP.NET
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Preserves visitor session state across page requests.
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Session
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ASPSESSIONID*
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*.hkex.com.hk
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Microsoft ASP
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Maintains an anonymous user session for sites built using Microsoft ASP-based technologies.
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Session
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BIGipServerpool_*
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*.hkexgroup.com
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F5 BIG-IP
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Helps manage sessions on load-balanced servers and route user requests consistently to the correct server.
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Session
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JSESSIONID
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*.hkex.com.hk / *.hkexnews.hk
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Java/JSP
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Maintains an anonymous user session for sites built using Java/JSP technologies.
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Session
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OptanonAlertBoxClosed
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*.hkex.com.hk / *.hkexgroup.com / *.hkexnews.hk
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OneTrust
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Records that a visitor has seen the cookie notice so it is not shown repeatedly.
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365 days
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OptanonConsent
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*.hkex.com.hk / *.hkexgroup.com / *.hkexnews.hk
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OneTrust
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Stores cookie category preferences and whether visitors have given or withdrawn consent for each category.
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365 days
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SC_TRACKING_CONSENT
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*.hkex.com.hk / *.hkexgroup.com / *.hkexnews.hk
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Sitecore Experience Platform
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Stores the visitor’s cookie consent choice and helps ensure analytics or marketing tracking is only enabled where consent has been given.
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365 days
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TS*
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*.hkex.com.hk / *.hkexgroup.com / *.hkexnews.hk
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Web application firewall / security device
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Supports security and session management by a web application firewall or security device.
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Session
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website#lang
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*.hkex.com.hk
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HKEX website platform
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Stores preferred language settings to support site localisation.
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Session
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bm_s
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*.hkex.com.hk / *.hkexgroup.com / *.hkexnews.hk
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Akamai
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Supports content delivery, web security and session identification.
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31 days
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bm_ss
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*.hkex.com.hk / *.hkexgroup.com / *.hkexnews.hk
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Akamai
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Supports content delivery, web security and short-term session identification.
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Short-term
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ak_bmsc
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*.hkex.com.hk / *.hkexgroup.com / *.hkexnews.hk
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Akamai via surveys.hkex.com.hk
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Security and performance cookie used to help distinguish legitimate human visitors from malicious bots, scrapers and automated traffic, supporting website protection and core network management.
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Short-term
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AWSALB / AWSALBCORS
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data.hkex.com.hk
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Amazon Web Services Elastic Load Balancing via HKEX Data Marketplace
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Maintains session affinity so requests from a visitor are routed to the same backend server for a smoother experience.
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7 days
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KC_AUTH_SESSION_HASH
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iap-login.hkex.com.hk
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Keycloak via Issuer Access Platform login portal
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Checks the integrity of the active login session and helps keep multiple login windows in sync.
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60 seconds
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KC_RESTART
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iap-login.hkex.com.hk
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Keycloak via Issuer Access Platform login portal
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Stores temporary login flow details so authentication can restart if the session times out.
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Session / cleared after login
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amlbcookie_*
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connect-am.hkex.com.hk
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Ping Identity / ForgeRock AM via Client Connect
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Maintains session stickiness so requests during a visit are routed to the same backend server.
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Session
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ROUTEID
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connect-am.hkex.com.hk
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Load balancer via Client Connect
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Routes a visitor’s requests to the same backend server to maintain a seamless session.
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Session
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Functional Cookies
These cookies retain any preferences made by the user about how our Website should behave or appear such that those chosen features or functionality are re-enabled each time the user visits – this could be information such as the region that the user is in or the preferred language. The absence of these cookies could result in improper functionality of the Website. This information may be shared with the third parties that support the deployment of functional cookies.
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Cookie Name
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Domain / Host
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Provider / Technology
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Purpose
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Duration
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shell#lang
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*.hkex.com.hk / *.hkexgroup.com / *.hkexnews.hk
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Sitecore Experience Platform
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Stores the page language context set by Sitecore.
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Session
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closed_ticket-*
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*.hkex.com.hk / *.hkexgroup.com / *.hkexnews.hk
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HKEX website platform
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Remembers when a visitor has dismissed an alert notification so it is not shown again on later visits.
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Session
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Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information and statistics about the way our Website is used and interacted with – this information is then used to improve user experience. Generally, these are persistent cookies because they remain in the browser for a longer period of time. This information may be shared with the third parties that help us with the deployment of performance cookies. The absence of these cookies could result in content that may be less well-designed or the Website’s slower performance.
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Cookie Name
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Domain / Host
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Provider / Technology
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Purpose
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Duration
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_ga*
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*.hkex.com.hk / *.hkexgroup.com
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Google Analytics
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Distinguishes unique users and supports visitor, session and campaign analytics reporting.
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729 days
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_gid
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*.hkex.com.hk / *.hkexgroup.com
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Google Analytics
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Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited to support analytics reporting.
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1 day
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s_cc
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*.hkex.com.hk / *.hkexgroup.com / *.hkexnews.hk
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Adobe Analytics / SiteCatalyst
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Checks whether cookies are enabled in the visitor’s browser.
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Session
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SC_ANALYTICS_GLOBAL_COOKIE TRACKED
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*.hkex.com.hk / *.hkexgroup.com / *.hkexnews.hk
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Sitecore Experience Platform
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Stores a unique visitor ID to recognise returning visitors, support analytics reporting and help personalise website content.
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1 year
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_gat_gtag_UA_*
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*.hkex.com.hk / *.hkexgroup.com
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Google Analytics / Universal Analytics
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Limits the rate at which analytics data is sent to Google’s servers, helping manage request volume on high-traffic websites and supporting legacy Universal Analytics tracking.
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1 minute
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Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to gather information about users’ browsing activity across our Website – they support our advertising and marketing initiatives and strategy as they provide detailed insights into interests and enable profiles of these interests to be built. Therefore, this information also enables us to look at how we may provide better products and services, as well as personalised or more relevant content. Generally, these will be third party cookies – and where the targeting cookies facilitate Social Media, they will also enable the sharing of content. These cookies are only based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you choose to decline targeting cookies, then you may still see advertising – however, we will not have used cookies to tailor them to you.
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Domain / Host
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Provider / Technology
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Purpose
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Duration
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AMCV_*
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*.hkex.com.hk / *.hkexgroup.com / *.hkexnews.hk
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Adobe Experience Cloud
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Stores a unique visitor identifier and organisation identifier to support tracking across Adobe-enabled domains and services.
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730 days
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_mkto_trk
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markets.hkex.com.hk
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Adobe Marketo Engage
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Assigns a unique visitor ID and tracks activity such as pages visited and links clicked across the Website.
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2 years
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This Notice relates to privacy practices of the following HKEX group entities. For the contact details of the following entities, please refer to the “Contact Us” section.
- The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
- Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited
- Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited
- HKFE Clearing Corporation Limited
- The SEHK Options Clearing House Limited
- OTC Clearing Hong Kong Limited
- HKEX Information Services Limited
- HKEX Information Services (China) Limited
- HKEX (China) Limited, HKEX Investment (China) Limited
- HKEX Investment (Hong Kong) Limited
- Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited Singapore Branch
- The Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong Limited Singapore Branch
- HKEX (U.S.) LLC