[HKEX: Digital Payment Scheme to Launch in December for After-Market Trading Sessions in Derivatives] BlockBeats reported on November 13 that Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) (00388.HK) announced it will launch a new digital payment scheme on December 14 to facilitate clearing participants in paying pre-margin during after-market trading sessions in the derivatives market. This new service is based on a collaboration between HKEX and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) to explore the use of digital Hong Kong dollars for paying pre-margin during after-market trading sessions. Under the new scheme, eligible clearing participants of Hong Kong Futures Clearing Limited can use this digital payment method to submit pre-margin applications between 5:00 PM and 1:30 AM, so that the funds can be used for the corresponding after-market trading session. The extended payment period will supplement existing payment arrangements, allowing clearing participants more flexibility in managing their capital-based position limits outside of normal bank operating hours.