Hong Kong stock index plans 100 members to meet China growth

Hang Seng Index overhaul to boost tech weighting and reduce financials

20210301 HONG KONG Hang Seng Index

The changes to the Hang Seng Index come amid record buying of Hong Kong-listed stocks by mainland investors. (Photo by Dean Napolitano)

NARAYANAN SOMASUNDARAM, Nikkei Asia chief banking and financial correspondent

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's benchmark stock index is poised to expand to 80 components by the middle of next year and ultimately include 100, in one of the biggest revamps ever of the 52-year-old gauge.

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