A spokesperson for the Hong Kong Banks Association stated that the association supports the new arrangement of maintaining trade in bad weather, which aligns Hong Kong's trading mechanism with global standards and enhances the overall competitiveness of Hong Kong's financial market. The Hong Kong banking industry has been consistently investing in technology and has a robust infrastructure to prepare for remote work and meet the trading needs of its clients. The association welcomes the specific details mentioned today as well as the relevant guidelines from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and will continue to work closely with the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth implementation of the new arrangement.