China News Service, July 4th. According to Hong Kong's "Ta Kung Pao" report, the long-prepared ETF link was officially launched, and trading will begin on July 4th. Eligible exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are included in the interconnection mechanism.

4 Hong Kong ETFs including Tranet Fund entered the northbound list, and there were 83 CSI ETFs in the southbound list.

The industry is optimistic about the development of ETF Connect, believing that the integration process of the two markets will be accelerated, which will facilitate investors' asset allocation, and expect that investment products will continue to increase, which will drive the trading volume of the stock markets of the two places.

　　At present, the China Securities Regulatory Commission and the Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission have reached a consensus on the arrangements for cross-border regulatory cooperation and investor education cooperation related to the inclusion of ETFs in China Connect. Cooperation, crack down on various cross-border violations of laws and regulations, promptly and properly handle major or emergencies, maintain the normal operation order of interconnection, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of investors.

　　The Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, Au Dali, pointed out earlier that ETF Connect is an important milestone. It is the first time that Connectivity has expanded beyond stock trading. It is expected to promote Hong Kong's development as an ETF hub and highlight Hong Kong's role in connecting international capital with the mainland market unique role.

　　According to the announcement of the Stock Exchange and the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, the 4 Hong Kong-listed ETFs on the Northbound list that are available for mainland investors to trade are Tranet Fund, Hang Seng China Enterprises, Southern Hang Seng Technology and Anshuo Hang Seng Technology.

Among the 83 CSI and Shenzhen ETFs eligible for the northbound, 53 are for Shanghai Stock Connect and 30 are for Shenzhen Stock Connect.