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HKEx To Arrange A Study Of The Feasibility Of Trading Commodities Derivatives And Climate-Related Products In Hong Kong

Date 14/02/2007

The Board of Directors of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) at its meeting this morning approved the proposed engagement of one or more consultants to study the feasibility of developing markets in Hong Kong for the trading of commodities derivatives and climate-related products.

HKEx plans to invite expressions of interest shortly. HKEx expects to ask interested parties to submit their qualifications and then to seek proposals from the interested parties with the best qualifications.