Gold futures set for Hong Kong comeback as mainland China’s appetite for the metal grows

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The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is moving to reintroduce gold futures amid increasing demand from mainland China. Plans are in place for the launch of new gold-related products as part of a broader strategy to capture market opportunities.

The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is pressing ahead with the relaunch of gold futures as mainland China’s appetite for the metal continues to grow. The city would continue to introduce new gold products and facilities to capture the growing opportunities of the gold market, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Thursday at the LME Asia Metals Seminar 2026 in Hong Kong. The HKEX planned to relaunch gold futures in coming months and seek market feedback to refine the products,...