Monday January 12 2026
News Source: Global Exchanges
Focus: General - Global Exchanges
Type: General
Country: Hong Kong
On 9th January 2026, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) issued circular (Ref. No.: CT/183/24) and the Consultation Conclusions regarding the reduction of minimum spreads in the Hong Kong securities market.
Following the implementation of phase 1 of the reduction of minimum spreads (Phase 1) on 4th August 2025, an interim review of the Phase 1 results has been conducted. With no undesirable impact being observed on the affected stocks, phase 2 of the reduction of minimum spreads (Phase 2) will be implemented, tentatively around mid-2026, subject to market readiness and regulatory approval.
The scope of the Applicable Securities covered in Phase 2 will be the same as that of Phase 1. The minimum spreads of Applicable Securities within the price band between $0.5 and $10 will be reduced by 50%, i.e., from $0.01 to $0.005.
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