Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) announced that the morning trading sessions of both the securities and derivatives markets have been delayed due to the issuance of Typhoon Signal No. 8.  The markets of HKEx's major products will resume trading from 2:30 pm if the signal is cancelled at or before 12:00 noon.  HKEx will make a further announcement in due course.

If the securities market resumes trading today at 2:30 pm, there will be no pre-opening session.  For those futures contracts to which the pre-opening session applies, the pre-opening session will begin 30 minutes before trading resumes.

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 Trading Information box on the HKEx website.