HKEX launches AI and semiconductor indices

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has announced the launch of two new thematic indices and a licensing agreement with Southern Asset Management for ETF products.

• HKEX launched the HKEX Artificial Intelligence Index and the HKEX Semiconductor Index to expand its proprietary index suite and provide new benchmarks for technology themes.
• HKEX also entered a licensing agreement with China Southern Asset Management Company Limited to introduce ETFs based on the AI index in the Chinese Mainland; product launch timing was not disclosed.