Protests overshadow equity opening in Hong Kong

October’s launch of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect scheme has been eagerly awaited since it was announced earlier in the year. Now it risks being overshadowed by political unrest that raises questions about Hong Kong’s future as the financial gateway to China.

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