Jian Shi-Cortesi, manager of the JB China Evolution fund, looks at how the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, which will link the region's two stock markets and is due to launch this week, will help more foreign investors access the region.
The Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, or ‘through-train’ between the two stock markets, will not only be a milestone for global investors but also a major step in integrating China with capital markets globally. For the first time Hong Kong and international investors will be able to easily trade Shanghai-listed stocks (A-shares), providing global funds with much better access to Chinese companies. Currently, investors must be part of the Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (QFII) scheme. The size of the mainland market should not be underestimated, representing over 3,000 compa...
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