Shanghai exchange announces four new indices to launch June 24

The China Securities Index Co. and the Shanghai Stock Exchange announced four new indices to be launched on June 24 on the Shanghai exchange, including one based on the Silk Road-themed transport infrastructure initiatives known as One Belt One Road, according to a notice posted to the company’s website on Tuesday. In addition to the One Belt & One Road Index (000160.SHA) – which will cover the infrastructure, transport, equipment manufacturing, electronic equipment and resource development industries – the new indices will include the security industry-focused CSI Security and Protection Index (930649.SHA), the sports industry-focused CSI SWS Sport Thematic Index (930660.SHA) and the online financing-focused CSI SWS Internet Finance Index (930661.SHA).