中国证监会：允许合格境外投资者参与ETF期权交易

Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced that starting from October 9, 2025, qualified foreign institutional investors will be allowed to participate in trading exchange-traded fund options (ETF options) listed on trading venues approved by the State Council or CSRC, with the trading purpose limited to hedging [1] Group 1 - The announcement is part of the implementation of the decision made during the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China to optimize the qualified foreign investor system [1] - In 2023, the CSRC has progressively relaxed restrictions on qualified foreign investors' participation in domestic commodity futures, commodity options, and ETF options, aiming to expand the investment scope for these investors [1] - The initiative is expected to enhance the stability of foreign institutional investment behavior and promote long-term investment in A-shares by foreign institutions [1]