A new arrangement will be signed soon to allow Hong Kong's securities and futures professionals to obtain qualifications required to practise on the mainland.

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and the China Securities Regulatory Commission will sign the agreement next week, Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa said yesterday.

"The move will better promote the cause of our professionals on the mainland, and enhance our status as a logistics and support centre for commerce and industry," he told a news conference.

Official recognition on the mainland will allow Hong Kong professionals to obtain qualifications quicker and increase their opportunities to participate in activities across the border, Tung said.

Close

Today's Top News		Top Business News
+Taiwan separatists target Olympics ( 2003-11-21) +Showtime arrives for foreign investors ( 2003-11-21) +Unregulated `green' labelling blackballed ( 2003-11-21) +China summons US ambassador over textiles quota ( 2003-11-21) +Building a sound economy ( 2003-11-22)		+Professionals to get recognition on mainland ( 2003-11-22) +China charges anti-dumping tax on chemical product ( 2003-11-22) +Consumer prices fall for the fifth year ( 2003-11-22) +China Resources profit climbs on less retailing loss ( 2003-11-22) +Danone ups dairy firm stake ( 2003-11-22)