"A" Opening to the Great Wall - Implications of China's Changing Equity Landscape

The China A-share market has expanded tremendously over the last two decades. Today, the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges have a total market capitalization of about USD 3.5 trillion dollars of which foreign participation accounts for just over 1%. Over the last year, we have witnessed a series of market liberalization efforts on the China QFII scheme. As the China domestic market becomes more accessible, China A-shares could soon represent a viable investment opportunity for global investors, with significant implications.

• Understanding the China equity market landscape
• Recent developments in liberalizing the China QFII scheme & its implications to global investors
• Key investment considerations for Implementing China exposure