HK-Shanghai stock tie-up could hit currency volatility

Equity flows could impact offshore RMB but the movements are likely to be limited initially due to daily quota cap

A nighttime view of downtown Shanghai in China

Potential irregular flows in and out of Hong Kong's equity markets from mainland investors via the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect could drive CNH volatility higher say analysts, but the announcement has not yet impacted short-term CNH futures pricing.

Trading under the pilot scheme announced on April 10 will initially be subject to a maximum cross-boundary investment quota, together with a daily quota that will be monitored on a "real-time" basis. The Northbound Trading Link (investment into

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