Aerial photo taken on July 11, 2018 shows the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in south China. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)
BEIJING, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) held an online conference themed on "Innovative Cooperation and Global Connectivity" on Wednesday, when a supplementary strategic cooperation agreement was also signed between the two sides.
The conference marks an important measure to deepen cooperation and communication between SZSE and HKEX, striving to further enhance market connectivity and facilitate the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Representatives from the two exchanges, as well as other domestic and foreign financial institutions shared perspectives on the opportunities and measures to facilitate integrated development of GBA capital markets. Topics such as enhancement of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong stock connect program, reform of capital markets and product allocation in the GBA were also discussed at the event.
Since the two institutions signed the cooperation agreement in 2009, SZSE and HKEX have carried out fruitful cooperation in market connectivity, information exchange, and regulatory collaboration, with the Shenzhen-Hong Kong stock connect program in smooth operation, attracting overseas capital to infuse innovative technology and new economic fields.
With the supplementary agreement signed this time, the two sides are expected to further strengthen their cooperation at a higher level and in a broader scope. The SZSE is committed to enhance the connectivity mechanism and international development in the GBA, by reinforcing cross-border regulation and technological cooperation and optimizing service system for foreign investors, according to the exchange.
(Edited by Yu Huichen with Xinhua Silk Road, yhc0267@163.com)
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