On Sep. 21, 2026, HKEX issued circulars notifying participants re mandatory rehearsal on polling mechanism for cash and derivatives market contingencies on Oct. 22, 2026.
The cash market rehearsal runs 5:00-5:30pm and the derivatives market rehearsal runs 4:30-5:00pm.
EPs need to designate two responsible officers to respond to polling questions during contingency situations; any change in officers should be reported to HKEX by Oct. 16., 2026.
An email with the hyperlink to a simulated contingency questionnaire will be sent to the designated contact persons, who shall complete it within the specified time limit.
On Oct. 29, HKEX informed of contingency rehearsal by polling.
HKEX informed that it will conduct a mandatory rehearsal on the polling mechanism for cash market contingencies and derivatives market contingencies on Dec. 1, 2021.
To assist exchange participants to get familiarized with the polling mechanism and able to provide timely response upon contingencies, to be done through electronic polling.
Rehearsal
Each EP is required to designate 2 responsible officers as contact persons to respond to the polling questions during the rehearsal and in real life contingency situations.
Participants should return the completed designated emergency contact persons form to HKEX through the electronic communication platform on or before Nov. 15, 2021.
An email with the hyperlink to a simulated contingency questionnaire will be sent to designated contact persons, who should complete it within the specified time limit.
Jun. 2022 Polling Mechanism Rehearsal
On Jun. 24, 2022, HKEX will conduct a mandatory rehearsal on the polling mechanism for cash market contingencies and derivatives market contingencies on Jul. 12, 2022.
EPs need to designate two responsible officers to respond to polling questions during contingency situations; any change in officers should be reported to HKEX by Jul. 8.
An email with the hyperlink to a simulated contingency questionnaire will be sent to the designated contact persons, who shall complete it within specified time limit.
Jun. 2023 Rehearsal in 2023
On Jun. 13, 2023, HKEX informed participants regarding to mandatory rehearsal on the polling mechanism for cash and derivatives market contingencies on Jul. 5, 2023.
EPs need to designate two responsible officers to respond to polling questions during contingency situations; any change in officers should be reported to HKEX by Jun. 30.
An email with the hyperlink to a simulated contingency questionnaire will be sent to the designated contact persons, who shall complete it within specified time limit.
Sep. 2024 Rehearsal in 2024
On Sep. 23, 2024, HKEX issued circulars notifying participants re mandatory rehearsal on polling mechanism for cash and derivatives market contingencies on Oct. 22, 2024.
EPs need to designate two responsible officers to respond to polling questions during contingency situations; any change in officers should be reported to HKEX by Oct. 10.
An email with the hyperlink to a simulated contingency questionnaire will be sent to the designated contact persons, who shall complete it within specified time limit.
Sep. 2025 Rehearsal in 2025
On Sep. 15, 2025, HKEX issued circulars notifying participants re mandatory rehearsal on polling mechanism for cash and derivatives market contingencies on Oct. 16, 2025.
EPs need to designate two responsible officers to respond to polling questions during contingency situations; any change in officers should be reported to HKEX by Oct. 10.
An email with the hyperlink to a simulated contingency questionnaire will be sent to the designated contact persons, who shall complete it within specified time limit.
Sep. 2026 Rehearsal in 2026
On Sep. 21, 2026, HKEX issued circulars notifying participants re mandatory rehearsal on polling mechanism for cash and derivatives market contingencies on Oct. 22, 2026.
The cash market rehearsal runs 5:00-5:30pm and the derivatives market rehearsal runs 4:30-5:00pm.
EPs need to designate two responsible officers to respond to polling questions during contingency situations; any change in officers should be reported to HKEX by Oct. 16., 2026.
An email with the hyperlink to a simulated contingency questionnaire will be sent to the designated contact persons, who shall complete it within the specified time limit.
