APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting Held in Hong Kong for First Time, Focusing on Digital Financing and Financial Inclusion Among Four Topics

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting is being held in Hong Kong from today for two consecutive days, the first time Hong Kong has hosted it, with financial officials and political and business leaders from member economies attending. The meeting focuses on four topics, including fiscal policies that support livelihood development, digital infrastructure financing, financial inclusion and youth financial talent exchanges. Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an will deliver the opening address, and the meeting will close on Wednesday with a joint finance ministers' statement.

Wu Qing: Continuing to Deepen Inclusive Reform of Capital Market, Approves Registration of First Batch of 18 Active ETFs

Securities and Futures Commission of China Chairman Wu Qing said at the 2026 Annual Financial Street Forum that the commission will continue to deepen inclusive reform of the capital market and has approved the registration of the first batch of 18 active ETFs, bringing more incremental capital into the market. He proposed improving the convenience of QFII investment operations and accelerating the inclusion of the RMB stock trading counter and REITs in Stock Connect, while warning that cross-border and cross-market risk transmission warrants high vigilance, and pledging to make every effort to safeguard the security and stability of the capital market.

Hong Kong Stocks Closed for One Day for Chung Yeung Festival Holiday

Hong Kong stocks are closed today for one day for the Chung Yeung Festival holiday.

Paul Chan: Hong Kong Is Well Placed to Help Others Develop While Enhancing Its Own Advantages

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in a blog post that after visiting Nanjing and Bangkok last week, he found that developing economies need capital and technology, while mainland enterprises need international markets and professional services, and both needs converge in Hong Kong. He said Hong Kong can both channel global capital and connect mainland technology and industry, and is well placed to help others develop while further enhancing its own advantages.

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財政司司長：香港從三方面着力融通長期資本、拓寬幣種選擇、管理分擔風險

財政司司長在曼谷出席國際貨幣基金組織和世界銀行集團年會，指香港將從融通長期資本、拓寬幣種選擇、管理和分擔風險三方面着力。本港今年首九個月首次公開招股集資已接近500億美元，為去年同期兩倍，並超過去年全年總額；點心債存量已接近一萬九千億元人民幣，位居全球第一。

Paul Chan Meets Thai Deputy Prime Minister in Bangkok to Discuss Deeper Trade and Financial Co-operation

Financial Secretary Paul Chan met Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas in Bangkok to exchange views on strengthening trade and financial co-operation between the two places, and to explore promoting the alignment of local foreign direct investment with Hong Kong's capital market. Paul Chan said Hong Kong can provide investment and financing support for local enterprises, and encouraged enterprises from both places to pursue dual listings, and invited his counterpart to attend the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong in January next year. In the morning he also met the management team of a major French bank, and then set off back to Hong Kong.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Meets Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Senior Executives of Multinational Financial Institutions in Bangkok

Financial Secretary Paul Chan this morning met Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas in Bangkok, Thailand, to exchange views on strengthening economic, trade and financial co-operation between the two places, and to explore promoting the alignment of local foreign direct investment with Hong Kong's capital market. He also met the chief executive officer and management team of a major French bank to exchange views on areas such as fixed income and currency markets, green and sustainable finance, and tokenised financial products, and invited the Thai side to attend the Asian Financial Forum to be held in Hong Kong in January next year.

Apple's New Foldable Phone Goes on Sale Amid Suspected Unauthorised Transactions; HSBC Says Customers Not Liable for Duplicate Transactions

After Apple's latest foldable phone went on sale, members of the public said on social media that they had been charged twice on their credit cards despite not placing a pre-order, while some who had pre-ordered were charged multiple times. An HSBC spokesperson said customers are not liable for duplicate transactions, and the bank will identify and cancel them; unauthorised transactions can be stopped by suspending the credit card through the app or the customer service hotline. Apple said all orders are reviewed before processing, and any fraudulent transactions will be cancelled.

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港交所擬實施港股T+1結算周期 2028年下半年完成過渡

港交所刊發諮詢總結文件，指市場廣泛支持香港證券市場實施T+1結算周期，計劃在市場準備就緒並獲監管機構批准的前提下，於2028年下半年完成過渡。港交所將採用三層實施方案，包括優化T+1結算營運模式、開發新工作流程工具及與業界協會溝通；港股通將繼續沿用香港結算安排，同步過渡至T+1。

Securities and Futures Commission Welcomes HKEX's Plan to Implement T+1 Settlement Cycle in Hong Kong Stock Market

The Securities and Futures Commission welcomes HKEX's plan to implement a T+1 settlement cycle in the Hong Kong stock market. The original link is https://apps.sfc.hk/edistributionWeb/gateway/TC/news-and-announcements/news/doc?refNo=26PR171.

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政府再度委任包凱及周福安為證監會非執行董事

財政司司長根據《證券及期貨條例》下由行政長官轉授的權力，再度委任包凱及周福安為證監會非執行董事，任期分別由二○二六年十月二十日和二○二七年一月一日起生效，為期兩年。財經事務及庫務局發言人表示，兩人一直對促進證監會的機構管治事務貢獻良多。

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2年期人民幣特區政府機構債券將於2026年10月22日（星期四）透過重開進行投標

金管局公布重開基礎建設債券計劃下3年期人民幣特區政府機構債券作2年期投標，發行總額7.5億人民幣，10月22日投標、10月26日交收。債券利率為年息1.59厘、每半年派息，2028年7月28日到期。投標只供第一市場交易商參與，每項須以5萬人民幣或其整數倍為單位。

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金管局公布二年期人民幣機構債券重開投標 發行總額7.5億人民幣

香港金融管理局（金管局）公布，3年期人民幣特區政府機構債券（發行編號03GB2807001）將於十月二十二日重開並作2年期債券供投標，發行總額7.5億人民幣，十月二十六日交收。該批債券年息1.59厘，每半年派息一次，到期日為二○二八年七月二十八日。投標只供基礎建設債券計劃下委任的第一市場交易商參與，須以5萬人民幣或其整數倍數為單位。

Hang Seng Index Closes Down 251 Points at 24,062; Lenovo Group Slips Nearly 15%

The Hang Seng Index closed down 251 points at 24,062, a fall of 1%, with main board turnover near $224.2 billion, while the Tech Index fell 2.7% to 4,060. Chip and artificial intelligence concept stocks were under pressure, with Lenovo Group down nearly 15% and Iluvatar CoreX down nearly 14%, while Xiaomi Corporation rose nearly 3%.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Unveils 'ART' Framework to Promote Responsible Use of A.I. in Banking

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the 'ART' framework on 15 October to promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the banking sector, building an accountable, resilient and trustworthy A.I. ecosystem. Measures include updating the Regulatory Guidance on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence, building an A.I. training data-sharing platform with Cyberport and the University of Hong Kong, and testing agentic A.I. Over 60 per cent of use cases in the second phase of the GenA.I. Sandbox involve agentic A.I.

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金管局公布「ART」框架推動銀行業負責任應用人工智能

金管局公布「ART」框架，以可問責（Accountability）、具韌性（Resilience）和可信賴（Trust）為核心，推動銀行業負責任應用人工智能。措施包括發出《負責任應用人工智能的監管指引》，與數碼港及香港大學建設人工智能訓練數據共享平台，並透過「GenA.I.沙盒++」測試代理式人工智能應用。

Hang Seng Index Falls More Than 1% in Early Afternoon Session

The Hang Seng Index maintained a decline of more than 300 points in the afternoon, standing at 23,987 earlier, down 326 points or 1.34%. The Tech Index stood at 4,068, down 106 points or 2.54%.

Hang Seng Index Falls 358 Points at Midday, Slipping Below 24,000; Tech Index Down 3%

The Hang Seng Index closed the morning session at 23,955 points, down 358 points or 1.47%, slipping below the 24,000 mark, with turnover of about $113.8 billion. The Tech Index fell 3% to 4,049 points; Lenovo Group and Hua Hong Semiconductor fell nearly 14% and nearly 9% respectively, and among ATMXJ only Xiaomi rose more than 2% against the trend.

Hang Seng Index Opens Down 0.8% in Auction Session, Tech Index Falls Over 2%

Hong Kong stocks opened lower, tracking regional markets and overnight US stocks. The Hang Seng Index stood at 24,119 in the auction session, down 195 points, or 0.8%. The Tech Index stood at 4,082, down 92 points, or 2.21%.

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金管局公布9月底外匯基金分析帳目

金管局公布2026年9月底外匯基金分析帳目，9月境外資產減少767億港元至35,760億港元。貨幣基礎20,902億港元，對私營部門債權4,730億港元，對外負債1,353億港元。帳目按國際貨幣基金組織特殊標準公布，另附2027年各月公布日期。

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3年期港元特區政府機構債券將於2026年10月21日（星期三）透過重開進行投標

金管局以特區政府代表身分公布，重開基礎建設債券計劃下發行編號05GB2912001的5年期機構債券作3年期供投標，10月21日投標、10月22日交收，發行總額7.5億港元，年息3.23厘、每半年派息。該批債券10月14日指示價格為98.74，年化收益率3.690%。投標只供計劃下委任的第一市場交易商參與，每項投標須以5萬港元或其整數倍數為單位。

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10年期港元特區政府機構債券將於2026年10月21日（星期三）透過重開進行投標

金管局公布重開基礎建設債券計劃下的10年期港元特區政府機構債券（10GB3507001），將於2026年10月21日投標、10月22日交收，發行總額12.5億港元。該批債券2035年7月24日期滿，年息3.17厘、每半年派息一次，10月14日指示價格94.28、年化收益率3.986%。投標只供第一市場交易商參與，每項須以5萬港元或其整數倍數為單位。

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10年期港元特區政府機構債券將於十月二十一日透過重開進行投標

香港金融管理局公布重開基礎建設債券計劃下10年期港元特區政府機構債券（發行編號10GB3507001），額外12.5億港元供投標，投標日為十月二十一日，翌日交收。債券年息3.17厘，二○三五年七月二十四日到期，十月十四日指示價格94.28、年化收益率3.986%。投標只供計劃下第一市場交易商參與，每項須以5萬港元或其整數倍數為單位。

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三年期港元特區政府機構債券將於十月二十一日透過重開進行投標

金管局公布，將於十月二十一日透過重開投標三年期港元特區政府機構債券（發行編號05GB2912001），十月二十二日交收。是次重開有額外7.5億港元供投標，利率年息3.23厘、每半年派息一次，十月十四日指示價格為98.74，年化收益率3.690%。投標只供基礎建設債券計劃下的第一市場交易商參與。

Financial Secretary to Attend Annual Meetings of IMF and World Bank Group in Thailand

Financial Secretary Paul Chan will depart for Bangkok, Thailand, tomorrow (October 15) to attend the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group as a member of the Chinese delegation. He will attend the Annual Meetings plenary on October 16 and a roundtable co-organised by the IMF and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. Chan will return to Hong Kong on October 17. During his absence, Financial Secretary for Financial Affairs Christopher Hui will act as Financial Secretary.

Hang Seng Index Closes Down 31 Points as Financial and Property Shares Fall, Tech Stocks Rise

The Hang Seng Index traded erratically, closing at 24,314 points, down 31 points, with turnover on the main board nearing $193.5 billion. Financial and property sub-indices fell more than 1%, with Longfor Group down more than 4% and Sino Biopharm down more than 4%, making it the worst-performing blue chip. The tech index closed at 4,174 points, up nearly 1%, with Meituan up nearly 7% and Xiaomi up more than half a per cent.

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立法會十二題：許正宇書面回覆二○二六年銀色債券發行及贖回安排

財經事務及庫務局局長許正宇書面回覆立法會，二○二六年銀色債券最終發行額由500億港元提高至550億港元，認購12手以下的申請全數獲配，其餘先獲配12手再抽籤決定能否多獲一手，最多13手。過去十年提前贖回金額平均約為發行額5%，政府沒有備存贖回宗數。

Hang Seng Index Steady in Early Afternoon Session

Hong Kong stocks held steady in the early afternoon, with the Hang Seng Index earlier at 24,423, up 78 points, or 0.32%. The Tech Index stood at 4,206, up 1.7%.

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恒指中午收市轉升39點 成交不足900億元

恒指中午收市轉升39點報24384點，成交額縮減至約867.4億元。科技指數升1.61%報4203點，美團及小米升近5%至5.5%，是表現最好的恒指及科指成份股。中資金融股受壓，中行、工行、建行及平保跌逾1%，中人壽跌逾2%。

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金融學院2027年度「金融領袖計劃」開始接受申請

金融學院宣布，2027年度「金融領袖計劃」將於明日（10月15日）開始接受報名，並於12月4日或之前截止。計劃自2022年推出以來已培育逾100名未來金融領袖，獲香港金融管理局、保監局、積金局及證監會支持，專為現職行政總裁以下約一至兩個級別的高級金融行政人員而設，以兼讀形式進行。相關申請表格已上載金融學院網站，只備英文版本。

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首宗側掛車保險相連證券在港發行

人保財險在港發行首宗「側掛車」形式的保險相連證券，發行總額1,200萬美元（約9,400萬港元），以比例再保險方式為中國內地海上風電保險業務提供保障。財經事務及庫務局表示此舉鞏固香港作為國際風險管理中心的地位，局長許正宇指保險相連證券配合專屬自保，可為「出海」企業提供多元化的風險管理途徑。

Financial Services and Treasury Bureau Welcomes PICC P&C's First Sidecar Insurance-Linked Securities Issuance in Hong Kong

The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau welcomes PICC Property and Casualty's issuance in Hong Kong of the first "sidecar" insurance-linked securities, with a total issuance amount of US$12 million (about HK$94 million), protecting its mainland China offshore wind power insurance business through proportional reinsurance. Secretary Christopher Hui said the government will work with the Insurance Authority to promote insurance-linked securities, and will study amending the legislation to introduce "protected cell companies" to reduce issuance costs.

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財政司司長繼續訪問南京（附圖／短片）

財政司司長陳茂波十月十三日率領代表團繼續在南京訪問，出席「蘇港攜手‧揚帆啟航」推介大會、參訪全國高校區域技術轉移轉化中心（江蘇），並拜會江蘇省省長劉小濤。他指出截至九月底共有129家江蘇企業在香港上市，市值約1.44萬億港元；今年首九個月香港上市企業超過110家，籌資超過3,800億元，同比增長超過一倍。代表團明日下午啓程回港。

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外匯基金票據投標結果

香港金融管理局公布10月13日外匯基金票據投標結果，發行號碼Q2641及H2670的平均接納息率分別為2.82厘及3.15厘。Q2641發行額71,151百萬港元、分配比例約56%，H2670發行額19,000百萬港元、分配比例約78%。金管局將於10月20日再舉行投標，發行91日、182日及364日期票據。

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金管局公布外匯基金票據投標結果

金管局公布10月13日外匯基金票據投標結果：Q2641平均接納息率2.82厘、發行額71,151百萬港元，H2670平均接納息率3.15厘、發行額19,000百萬港元。Q2641申請額205,533百萬港元、分配比例約56%，H2670分配比例約78%。下輪投標10月20日舉行，涉及Q2642、H2671及Y2696三隻票據。

Hang Seng Index reverses to close up 74 points at 24345, financials and property stocks rise

The Hang Seng Index fell before turning higher, hitting an early low of 23987, down more than 280 points, before recovering in the afternoon and closing at the day's high of 24345, up 74 points, with turnover on the main board nearing $187.6 billion. Financial and property sub-indices rose by nearly 1 per cent or more, with Bank of China Hong Kong up more than 3 per cent and Shenzhou International up nearly 4 per cent, the biggest gainer among blue chips. The tech index fell nearly 1 per cent to 4136, with Hua Hong Semiconductor down more than half a per cent.

Securities and Futures Commission takes action against suspected IPO manipulation syndicate and suspends trading in Chabaidao shares

The Securities and Futures Commission announced action against a syndicate suspected of manipulating initial public offerings, and suspended trading in Chabaidao shares. The news was released in an SFC press release; the original text provided only the headline, with the effective time of the trading suspension and details of the action not set out. Specific arrangements are subject to the SFC's announcement.

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港匯指數報一百點四 與昨日持平

二○二六年十月十三日（星期二）的港幣匯率指數為一百點四，與昨日指數相同。

Hang Seng Index turns higher in early afternoon session

The Hang Seng Index turned higher in early afternoon trading, standing at 24,282, up 11 points. The Tech Index stood at 4,129, down 39 points, a fall of nearly 1%.

HKIC's Patrick Chan: Investing in technology means investing in young people; first intern programme opens for applications

HKIC chief executive Patrick Chan said at the 2026 Technology + New Quality Productive Forces Summit that investing in technology and new quality productive forces is inseparable from investing in young people, and HKIC's first intern programme has begun accepting applications. The investment portfolio under the new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has invited proposals from asset management companies, with at least $4 billion in funds for the whole year, to be launched in the first quarter of next year.