HKMEx Market Open Delayed Due To Typhoon Signal No. 8

HONG KONG, 29 September, 2011– The Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange (HKMEx) announces that due to the issuance of Typhoon Signal No. 8 by the Hong Kong Observatory, market opening today has been delayed until further notice.

If the No. 8 signal is cancelled at or before 8pm today, trading on the exchange will begin two hours following the signal was cancelled. If the No. 8 signal remains in force at 8pm, the market will remain closed for the day.

For more information regarding trading arrangements on HKMEx during adverse weather conditions, please visit Adverse Weather Arrangements.