Stock Connect Another Milestone - HKEX

1 Stock Connect Another Milestone FAQ. Version Date 10 April 2017 . The information contained in this document is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer, solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell any securities or to provide any investment advice or service of any kind. This document is not directed at, and is not intended for distribution to or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited ( HKEX ), The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ( SEHK ), Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited, Shenzhen Stock Exchange ( SZSE ), Shanghai Stock Exchange ( SSE )

2 And China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited (together, the Entities , each an Entity ), or any of their affiliates, or any of their affiliates, or any of the companies that they operate, to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country. No section or clause in this document may be regarded as creating any obligation on the part of any of the Entities. Rights and obligations with regard to the trading, clearing and settlement of any securities transactions effected on the SZSE, SSE and SEHK, including through Shanghai Connect or Shenzhen Connect (together Shanghai and Shenzhen Connect ), shall depend solely on the applicable rules of the relevant exchanges and clearing houses, as well as the applicable laws, rules and regulations of Mainland China and Hong Kong.

3 Although the information contained in this document is obtained or compiled from sources believed to be reliable, none of the Entities guarantee the accuracy, validity, timeliness or completeness of the information or data for any particular purpose, and the Entities and the companies that they operate shall not accept any responsibility for, or be liable for, errors, omissions or other inaccuracies in the information or for the consequences thereof. The information set out in this document is provided on an as is and as available basis and may be amended or changed in the course of implementation of Shanghai and Shenzhen Connect .

4 It is not a substitute for professional advice which takes account of your specific circumstances and nothing in this document constitutes legal advice. HKEX and its subsidiaries shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage, directly or indirectly, arising from the use of or reliance upon any information provided in this document. 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS. PART 1: TRADING .. 3. PART 2: CLEARING AND SETTLEMENT .. 38. PART 3: RISK MANAGEMENT .. 75. PART 4: HOLIDAY AND SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

5 85. PART 5: FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTION COSTS .. 89. PART 6: IT .. 93. 2. PART 1: TRADING. General What is the Mutual Market Access Program? It is the establishment of mutual market access between the Mainland and Hong Kong, with Shanghai and Shenzhen Connect for the Stock market. Shanghai Connect is a securities trading and clearing links programme developed by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited (ChinaClear), aiming to achieve a breakthrough in mutual market access between the Mainland and Hong Kong.

6 Under Shanghai Connect , The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK), a wholly-owned subsidiary of HKEX, and SSE have established mutual order-routing connectivity and related technical infrastructure to enable investors of their respective market to trade designated equity securities listed in the other's market. Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited (HKSCC), also a wholly- owned subsidiary of HKEX, and ChinaClear are responsible for the clearing, settlement and the provision of depository, nominee and other related services of the trades executed by their respective market participants and/or investors.

7 Shanghai Connect was launched on 17 November 2014. Information relating to the development of Shanghai Connect can be found on the HKEX. website. Shenzhen Connect was launched on 5 December 2016. Shenzhen Connect by and large applies similar programme principles and design. Information relating to the development of Shenzhen Connect can be found on the HKEX website. Are Shanghai Connect and Shenzhen Connect open to all participants of SEHK ( Exchange Participants or EPs )? Shanghai Connect and Shenzhen Connect are open to all EPs, but those who wish to participate must satisfy certain eligibility requirements as published on the HKEX website at EPs which fulfil the requirements in the SEHK Rules can participate in Northbound trading in both the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets.

8 In considering whether to expand their business to cover Shenzhen Northbound trading, existing CCEPs should take into account, among other factors: The need to upgrade their trading/back office systems to cater for additional business for Shenzhen Northbound trading ( separate market for Shenzhen);. The need to upgrade their line/throttle to cater for additional business volume; and 3. The potentially higher capital requirements for risk management purposes due to increased business volume. Are Shanghai Connect and Shenzhen Connect open to all investors?

9 Trading of SSE Securities under Shanghai Connect is open to all Hong Kong and overseas investors including institutional and individual investors. Trading of SZSE Securities, under Shenzhen Connect except ChiNext stocks , is open to all Hong Kong and overseas investors including institutional and individual investors. ChiNext stocks will be limited to institutional professional investors during the initial launch of Shenzhen Connect 1. Are all securities listed on SSE/SZSE eligible for trading through Shanghai Connect and Shenzhen Connect ?

10 Among the different types of SSE-/SZSE-listed securities, only A shares are included in Shanghai and Shenzhen Connect . Other product types such as B shares, Exchange Traded Funds ( ETFs ), bonds, and other securities are not included. The Joint Announcement dated 16 August 2016 provides that the CSRC and the SFC have reached consensus to include ETFs as eligible securities under the mutual market access program. A launch date will be announced separately after Shenzhen Connect has been in operation for a period of time and upon the satisfaction of relevant conditions.