Hong Kong Investors’ Wait to Trade Shenzhen Stocks Is Over

  • New connect will provide access to China’s technology hub
  • Move strengthens case for China’s MSCI inclusion, says HSBC

Shenzhen-HK Link to Start on December 5

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Hong Kong investors will be able to trade on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange starting next week, ending a wait of more than two years for China to open a second equity trading link between the mainland and the city.

The next step in China’s efforts to open up its market starts on Dec. 5, with the Shenzhen-Hong Kong connect giving investors in the city access to many Chinese technology companies that are listed on the mainland bourse. The program follows the launch of the Shanghai-Hong Kong connect in November 2014.