The Hong Kong stock exchange will roll out an upgrade to its equity trading link into China in the next few weeks, something analysts hope will encourage global asset managers to start using the facility.
The Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, which launched in November, has been hailed as a landmark opening of domestic Chinese markets, enabling international investors to trade onshore equities without a special licence for the first time.
However, because of operational problems with the scheme, many large fund managers have stayed on the sidelines, relying instead on the long-established quota system for accessing the Chinese market. Activity through the Stock Connect has been lacklustre , with only banks and hedge funds taking part.