2026-07-21
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The Securities and Futures Commission informs intermediaries of mandatory Post Release Tests (PRTs) scheduled for 8 August and 22 August 2026, with an optional session on 5 September 2026, preceding the phased rollout of HKEX’s backbone network upgrade. Exchange Participants and China Connect Exchange Participants must participate in the first two mandatory sessions, while other Relevant Regulated Intermediaries may join voluntarily to verify system connectivity and functionality. Participants using the Secure File Transfer Protocol channel for the Hong Kong Investor Identification Regime are specifically invited to ensure operational readiness for the transition.