Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company: Adjusts the service hours of the HKEX back-up center, effective from November 16

On November 2, Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited issued a notice stating that, to facilitate the implementation of the uncertificated securities market on November 16, 2026, the service hours of the HKEX back-up center will be adjusted. The current service hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the adjusted service hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The above service hours apply from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) or such other times as HKEX may specify from time to time.