FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index (FXI China 25) Futures and Options began trading today (Monday) in the derivatives market of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx). FXI China 25 Futures turnover was 369 contracts and Options turnover was 175 contracts.

The underlying index for FXI China 25 Futures and Options is the FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index, an index compiled and calculated by FTSE Xinhua Index Limited to track the performance of 25 major H shares and red chips listed on HKEx's Stock Exchange.

"The rollout of FXI China 25 Futures and Options further strengthens our position as the leading international marketplace for Mainland China-related equities and derivatives," said HKEx Chief Executive Paul Chow.

"We appreciate the support of FTSE Xinhua Index Limited and our Exchange Participants, including the four market makers for FXI China 25 Options and the nine Exchange Participants which joined Hang Seng Investment Management in sponsoring our promotion programme," Mr Chow said. "Their efforts and the hard work of the HKEx staff involved in this project have helped make today's rollout a success."