On September 1, 2025, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced enhancements to its margin collateral arrangements to improve market efficiency and reduce costs for participants. Effective October 2, 2025, changes include a new daily interest calculation for cash margin collateral, aligned with international standards, and a reduction in accommodation charges for non-cash collateral from 0.5% to 0.25%. The handling fee for cash collateral will start at 0.8% and decrease to 0.5% by the end of 2028. HKEX’s Chief Operating Officer, Vanessa Lau, highlighted the commitment to enhancing collateral efficiency to support market participants in managing their trading strategies and risks, further solidifying Hong Kong’s role as a leading risk management center.
Resources: https://www.hkex.com.hk/News/Market-Communications/2025/250901news?sc_lang=en
