HKEX reviews trading hours to boost market access

July 20 : Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is reviewing opportunities to enhance market accessibility, including the trading hours of its markets, a spokesperson said on Monday."HKEX is committed to continuously enhancing Hong Kong's competitiveness as an international financial centre," the spokesperson said in an emailed statement to Reuters."Our current focus in the first instance is on the proposed enhancement of derivatives market trading hours, which remains subject to further market engagement and regulatory approval," the spokesperson said, adding that any potential enhancements to cash market trading remain at a very early, exploratory stage.Bloomberg News, which first reported the news, said the bourse operator has relayed plans in recent weeks to major brokers and trading