Hong Kong to launch Vix-style vol index

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22 February 2010

The Hong Kong Exchange is working with index companies to develop a volatility index for its securities market. It will be based on stock index options prices, with the aim of providing a benchmark of volatility for the marketplace. The project is at an early stage, HKEx said.

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