HK to enhance stock market liquidity

August 27, 2023

Chief Executive John Lee:
 (Regarding) the task force (for liquidity in the stock market) that will be set up very soon, I think one of the (factors) of the strong competitiveness (of Hong Kong) is our position as an international financial centre. 

I have heard a lot of opinions about the importance of ensuring the liquidity of the stock market.

That is why the Government has decided to set up this task force, to be led by the Financial Secretary. He will announce details (of the task force) very quickly.

Chief Executive John Lee today announced that a task force aimed at improving liquidity in the stock market will be set up very soon.

Mr Lee made the announcement at a media session after attending his second district forum ahead of October’s 2023 Policy Address.

He said: “I think one of the (factors) of the strong competitiveness (of Hong Kong) is our position as an international financial centre.

“I have heard a lot of opinions about the importance of ensuring the liquidity of the stock market.

“That is why the Government has decided to set up this task force, to be led by the Financial Secretary. He will announce details (of the task force) very quickly.”