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HKFE to Brief Members on Merger Proposal on 17 September

Date 14/09/1999

The Hong Kong Futures Exchange (HKFE) announced today that it has scheduled an informal briefing session for Members on Friday, 17 September to explain documents and procedures related to the proposed merger of the Exchange, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and the related clearing houses. Please refer to the Member Circular which can also be found under the Membership section of the Exchange's website at www.hkfe.com. The Hong Kong Futures Exchange is a leading futures and options marketplace 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.