0329 GMT - Mainland Chinese investors are likely to increase their exposure to Hong Kong equities through the Stock Connect scheme, HSBC analysts say in a research note. HSBC estimates mutual funds contributed around 16% to strong southbound inflows in 1Q and insurance funds contributed around 25%. In 1Q, active mutual funds preferred Hong Kong-listed names in the technology, media and telecommunications sector compared with other southbound participants, while Tencent became the most-held stock by active mutual funds for the first time, the analysts note. Southbound inflows by mainland investors to Hong Kong are at record levels, and HSBC estimates further inflows from mutual funds and insurance funds could reach around 300 billion yuan by end-2025. (tracy.qu@wsj.com)
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May 11, 2025 23:29 ET (03:29 GMT)
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