Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) issued the following statement today in response to media enquiries on the publication of the results of the consultation on the Six-Point Plan on Hong Kong’s derivative warrants market by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).

HKEx is pleased to note that the SFC has consulted the market on its Six-Point Plan on Hong Kong’s derivative warrants market and concluded that, having considered market comments received, it will take the proposals forward.

As noted in the SFC Conclusion Report, some of the proposals may require changes to the Listing Rules for which there is a separate and independent process.  This may include public consultation where appropriate on the specific rule changes and approval by the Listing Committee and the SFC’s Board.

HKEx looks forward to working closely with the SFC and the industry to finalise and implement those initiatives deemed appropriate for further improving the derivative warrants market in Hong Kong.