Qianhai in Shenzhen: will promote institutional opening of trade in services, allowing overseas individuals to engage in securities investment consulting, futures trading consulting, opening securities accounts, etc.

This afternoon, the second session of the series of press conferences on advancing comprehensive reform pilot projects was held in Shenzhen. It was learned at the meeting that the Qianhai-Shekou Free Trade Zone will promote institutional opening in service trade, facilitate cross-border flow of factors, and expand international markets. The implementation of the negative list for cross-border service trade will allow foreign individuals to engage in securities investment consulting, futures trading consulting, and open securities accounts. Implementing CEPA Service Trade Agreement II, supporting banks from Hong Kong and Macao in conducting bank card business, allowing Hong Kong investors to invest in film production, and enhancing the level of liberalization of services trade with Hong Kong and Macao. (Shenzhen Special Zone Daily)