HKEx jumps on China backing for HK-Shenzhen stock link
Hong Kong
HONG Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd jumped the most in a month after a report that Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said a stock link with Shenzhen should be established.
The new exchange programme should follow the Hong Kong-Shanghai connect that began in November, Shenzhen Special Zone Daily reported on its tetimes.com website, citing Mr Li during a visit to the city. Shares of Hong Kong Exchanges rose 2.5 per cent to HK$177.30, the biggest advance since Dec 8.
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