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2025-12-18 13:01:45
[Hong Kong Stock Exchange Proposes Optimization of Lot Size Framework to Enhance Market Efficiency and Participation] The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) today published a consultation paper seeking market feedback on proposed optimizations to the lot size framework for the Hong Kong securities market, aiming to improve trading, settlement, and delivery efficiency. The consultation will last 12 weeks and will end on March 12, 2026. Key proposals include: 1. Eight lot sizes will be available for issuers to choose from: 1 share, 50 shares, 100 shares, 500 shares, 1000 shares, 2000 shares, 5000 shares, and 10000 shares. If implemented, it is estimated that approximately 25% of issuers will need to adjust their lot sizes. 2. As execution costs have already decreased, the lower limit of the guideline for lot value will be halved from the current HK$2,000 to HK$1,000. For issuers using lot sizes greater than 100 shares, a new upper limit of HK$50,000 for the guideline will be added. (HKEX)
