[HKEX CEO: Actively Exploring Extension of Derivatives Night Trading Hours] BlockBeats News, October 12, according to Securities Times, HKEX Group CEO Nicolas Aguzin released a new edition of his CEO blog. Notably, Aguzin shared a wealth of information this time, including plans to consult on optimizing the listing framework for Specialist Technology Companies and the GEM market; attracting more international companies to Hong Kong for primary or secondary listings; ongoing preparations with mainland partners to include Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in the Shanghai-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect and to incorporate RMB stock counters into the Southbound Stock Connect; and actively exploring the extension of derivatives night trading hours. As for extending stock market trading hours, HKEX will begin by leading market discussions to find a solution acceptable to all market participants.