China regulator says Shenzhen-HK stock connect launch feasible this year

[HONG KONG] China's securities market regulator said the launch of a stock connect scheme between Shenzhen and Hong Kong is feasible in the second half of this year, the Hong Hong broadcaster RTHK reported on Tuesday.

The RTHK quoted Fang Xinghai, Vice-Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, as saying that the regulator will also consider whether to broaden the investment scope of the Shanghai-Hong Kong stock linkup when the Shenzhen program is launched.

REUTERS