Hang Seng 100 Futures Set Volume Record

The Hong Kong Futures Exchange (HKFE) has announced that Hang Seng 100 Futures volume rose to an all-time high of 1,189 contracts today, breaking the previous record of 821 contracts set on 28 April 1999. Hang Seng 100 Futures and Options were introduced in September 1998. The Hong Kong Futures Exchange is a leading futures and options market place in the Asia Pacific Region, with a membership of over 130 companies, including a number of major international institutions. The Exchange is actively diversifying its product base, which now includes currency, interest rate and equity-based products.