The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) have approved the launch of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect after finalising all necessary regulatory approvals and arrangements required for its commencement (Note 1).
Under the joint announcement issued today by the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and the CSRC, trading through Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect will commence on 5 December 2016 (Note 2).
“The expanded trading link will further strengthen mutual access between the Mainland and Hong Kong stock markets. Similar to the arrangements for Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, the two regulators have established mechanisms to protect the integrity of both markets under Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect," the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s Chairman, Mr Carlson Tong said.
The regulatory arrangements for Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect include an expansion of cross-boundary regulatory cooperation to facilitate real-time surveillance by the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and the CSRC of activity in their respective markets under the programme.
Earlier, the two regulators also entered into a new on strengthening cross-boundary regulatory and enforcement cooperation which will supersede the previous memorandum of understanding applicable to Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect.
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Notes:
- Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect expands mutual stock market access between Hong Kong and the Mainland to cover the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Please see the .
- Please see today’s CSRC-Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ joint announcement.
Last update: 25 Nov 2016