Hang Seng Index set for biggest overhaul in 51 years

Today, Hang Seng Indexes Co will offer its conclusion after an industry consultation over proposed measures to the city’s stock benchmark, which if approved would increase the number of member constituents, cap weightings of individual companies and fast-track new listings.

HONG KONg: Investors will soon discover if Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index will undertake one of the biggest overhauls in its 51-year history, a move that would impact tens of billions of dollars in funds tracking the stock benchmark.

Today, Hang Seng Indexes Co will offer its conclusion after an industry consultation over proposed measures to the city’s stock benchmark, which if approved would increase the number of member constituents, cap weightings of individual companies and fast-track new listings.