Occupy Hong Kong May Be Blamed for Stock Link Delay

The video discusses the delay in the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, which was expected to launch by the end of the month. The delay has caused uncertainty among brokers and is attributed to the lack of final approval from Chinese regulators. Political factors, such as the Occupy Hong Kong protests, are also believed to influence the delay. The program aims to provide international investors access to China's stock market and allow mainland investors to buy Hong Kong stocks. The delay has led to market volatility, with significant drops in the Hong Kong exchange and Hang Seng index.

What was the main reason for the delay in the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect as mentioned in the first section?

• Insufficient investor interest

• Lack of final approval from Chinese regulators

• Economic downturn

• Technical issues

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a reason for the delay in the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect?

• Weather conditions

• Technical preparations

• Tax hurdles

• Occupy Hong Kong protests

What benefit does the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect offer to international investors?

• Access to Hong Kong real estate

• Discounted trading fees

• Access to China's $4 trillion stock market

• Priority in stock purchases

How did the delay in the stock connect affect the Hong Kong exchange?

• It increased by 2%

• It decreased by 4.36%

• It remained stable

• It increased by 5%

What action did banks and brokerage firms take in anticipation of the stock connect launch?

• Reduced their workforce

• Invested in additional resources

• Increased trading fees

• Closed their operations