Investing in China: An ERISA Perspective

Under the U.S. Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA), fiduciaries are drawn to international opportunities with the hope of both yield and diversification. For the first time in ERISAs history, fiduciaries can easily trade in the equities of the worlds second largest economy, China. Just one year ago, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) and the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) launched the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect (Stock Connect), which opens the doors to non-Mainland China investors to deal directly with certain equities traded on SSE, Chinese A Shares (A Shares). This article examines the Stock Connect within the context of the indicia of ownership requirements applicable to investors subject to ERISA. Please see the article below for further information.

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