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HKEX Moves Ahead With Streamlined Board Lot Framework to Improve Market Access

Hong Kong, 30 June 2026 – Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited will move ahead with a streamlined board lot framework for the Hong Kong securities market, introducing standardised board lot units and updated value guidance as part of efforts to improve market accessibility and trading efficiency.

The exchange said board lot units will be standardised to eight options: 1, 50, 100, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000 shares. The board lot value floor guidance will also be reduced from HK$2,000 to HK$1,000, while a new board lot value ceiling guidance of HK$50,000 will apply to issuers that adopt board lot units larger than 100 shares.

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  • Rebecca Hsu is a Senior Economist and Lead Analyst for The Ledger Asia, focusing on the rapidly evolving financial landscapes of East and Southeast Asia. With a background in sovereign risk assessment and emerging market trends, Rebecca provides sharp commentary on trade dynamics, monetary policy, and the digital economy's impact on regional growth.

    Formerly a strategic advisor for major financial institutions in Hong Kong, she excels at translating complex macroeconomic shifts into actionable insights for investors and policymakers. Her work at The Ledger Asia centers on China’s economic transition and the burgeoning manufacturing hubs of ASEAN, ensuring readers stay ahead of Asia’s shifting financial tides.

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