Hong Kong will launch a five-year government bond futures.

The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong is pleased to announce that Hong Kong plans to launch a five-year government bond futures contract on August 3, 2026. After assessing market demand and the macroeconomic environment, the five-year government bond was chosen as the underlying asset for the first government bond futures contract to be traded and settled by the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has been preparing for the launch of government bond futures contracts requiring approval from the Securities and Futures Commission, and will announce contract details separately.