HKEX: Pleased to introduce HKEX Synapse

  • HKEX one of the world’s major exchange groups, and operates a range of equity, commodity, fixed income, and currency markets
  • HKEX to Introduce Synapse, a Settlement Acceleration Platform for Stock Connect
  • Using DAML smart contracts, HKEX Synapse will standardise and streamline the post-trade workflows of Northbound Stock Connect
  • Asset managers, brokers, global custodians, local custodians, and clearing participants will all benefit from the improved connectivity
  • HKEX is partnering with The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) to link HKEX Synapse to DTCC’s Institutional Trade Processing (ITP) services
  • HKEX Synapse able to simultaneously create settlement instructions and provide status updates to all parties along the settlement chain
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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