If a Typhoon Signal No 8 (or above) or Black Rainstorm Warning is issued by the Hong Kong Observatory or Extreme Conditions are in force or announced by the HKSAR Government, trading services and operations will continue in both the securities and derivatives markets on all available products under the respective markets**. Northbound Trading will also continue should severe weather occur on a Northbound trading day.
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**: With reference to international standards and practices on the operation of the securities and derivatives markets, HKEX will assess specific circumstances in consultation with the HKSAR Government and the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) to decide whether there is an exceptional situation that warrants the markets to be closed. HKEX will make relevant advance announcements to the market as required.