| Shenzhen and Dubai Forge Stronger Financial Ties with New Cross-Border ETF Agreement
September 3, 2024--The Shenzhen Stock Exchange and Dubai Financial Market recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance cross-border investing between China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with a focus on exchange-traded funds (ETFs), per reporting by the Financial Times. This partnership marks a significant step in the growing financial relationship between China and the Middle East. |
| Under the MOU, the two exchanges will collaborate on several initiatives, including dual listings, shared displays of indices, and fixed-income offerings. They aim to facilitate investor access to the secondary markets in both nations. Additionally, the exchanges plan to host joint roadshows, seminars, and training sessions to bolster their capital markets, improve trading opportunities for listed companies, and develop market regulations and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. |
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