Domestic futures industry's enthusiasm for branching out in Hong Kong is obviously strong. |
Foreign investors have more lucrative investment sectors to put their money into, but the futures market is clearly not a sound option for them now as it is not profitable industry for the time being. |
It could broaden their investment channels as they could engage in business that is currently unavailable in domestic market such as trading of financial derivatives. |
What they really want (by forming joint ventures) is to get familiar with the local market, but not for money-making at present. |