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<li>HKEX launches the HKEX-KRX Semiconductor Index and the HKEX Technology and US Technology 100 Index</li>
<li>Marks a new milestone in the index strategy development of HKEX, further expanding its existing proprietary and co-branded benchmark indices</li>
<li>HKEX has signed agreements with five issuers to authorize them to develop ETFs tracking the two new benchmark indices in the Hong Kong market</li>
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced today (Monday) the addition of two new technology indices to its index portfolio, including the HKEX-KRX Semiconductor Index and the HKEX Technology and US Technology 100 Index.
As the first co-branded index between HKEX and KRX, the HKEX-KRX Semiconductor Index tracks Hong Kong-listed semiconductor companies that qualify for the Stock Connect program, as well as the performance of the KRX Semiconductor Top 15 Index, which represents leading semiconductor companies in South Korea, providing cross-market investment opportunities.
The HKEX Technology and US Technology 100 Index tracks all constituent stocks of the HKEX Technology 100 Index and the performance of the 100 largest technology companies listed on NASDAQ (including the seven giants of US stocks).
Both indices are designed with approximately 60% weight from Hong Kong-listed companies that qualify for the Stock Connect program and about 40% from overseas-listed companies, aiming to promote the development of more exchange-traded funds (ETFs) included in the southbound ETF channel, providing mainland Chinese investors with more diversified cross-market opportunities.
HKEX also announced that it has signed authorization agreements with Bosera Asset Management (International), Da Cheng International Asset Management, E Fund Asset Management (Hong Kong), GF International Asset Management, and Huatai-PineBridge Asset Management. After obtaining regulatory approval, ETFs tracking the two new indices will be launched in the Hong Kong market.
HKEX Group CEO Charles Li stated, &#34;We are pleased to announce the launch of two new indices, further enriching HKEX's index products and committing to building an exchange-led index ecosystem, reflecting our long-term commitment to driving product innovation and market development. This expansion includes new proprietary and co-branded benchmark indices, focusing on seizing opportunities brought by technological development, aiming to promote the diversification of index-linked products, enhance market participation, and thereby improve liquidity and vitality in both primary and secondary markets.&#34;
Charles Li continued, &#34;At the same time, we are also pleased to have signed authorization agreements with Bosera International, Da Cheng International, E Fund Hong Kong, GF International, and Huatai-PineBridge to launch ETFs tracking these two new indices, reflecting our deep collaboration with the industry and our commitment to developing indices that meet market needs and satisfy the demands of regional and international investors.&#34;
As more technology companies from various fields choose to list in Hong Kong, a vibrant market, the demand for related products among investors is also becoming increasingly diversified. These new benchmark indices aim to reflect the development trends of the relevant market, providing investors with diverse investment options focused on global and regional technology themes, and supporting the development of products that align with different investment strategies and risk preferences
Information regarding the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's semiconductor index, the Korea Exchange's semiconductor index, and the index compilation plans for the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's technology and US Technology 100 indices can be found on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website.
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The Chief Information Officer of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Group, Liang Songguang (center), the Head of Market at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Yu Xueqin (second from left), and the Head of Data Business at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Xian Yunni (first from left), met with Kil Hyun Ahn (second from right), Head of Index Business Division at the Korea Exchange, and John Donghoon Shin (first from right), Head of Index Business at the Korea Exchange, at the Hong Kong Financial Hall.
About the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (Hong Kong Stock Exchange) is a listed company in Hong Kong (stock code: 388) and one of the world's leading international exchange groups, offering a range of stocks, derivatives, commodities, fixed income products, and other financial products and services, including the London Metal Exchange.
As a super connector and gateway market between the East and West, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is committed to facilitating two-way capital flow between China and the world through its pioneering connectivity mechanisms with the mainland market, an increasingly diversified product ecosystem, and a liquid international market, promoting communication and dialogue.
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is a mission-driven enterprise dedicated to connecting, promoting, and developing financial markets and society through its businesses and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Charitable Fund, working together to create prosperity

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HKEX has launched two new technology-themed indices, including the HKEX Korea Exchange Semiconductor Index and the HKEX Technology and US Tech 100 Index, marking a new development in its index strategy. These two indices aim to provide investors with cross-market investment opportunities and have signed agreements with five issuers to launch ETFs tracking these two indices. The CEO of HKEX stated that this move will enrich its index products and promote market innovation and development

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