Shanghai-London stock link may launch later in January

The earliest time for the launch of the long-awaited Shanghai-London Stock Connect scheme might be the second half of this month, according to people who have the knowledge of the matter.

One of the major reasons has to do with the United Kingdom's impending exit from the European Union, and probably the earliest time people can expect might be in the second half of this month, according to a source who has the knowledge of the matter.

"We still need to see how the Brexit process proceeds," the source said.