The task force was set up last week at a crucial time for Hong Kong’s capital market. About HK$115 billion of shares changed hands everyday on average in the first six months, a drop of about 16 per cent from last year.

The task force was set up last week at a crucial time for Hong Kong’s capital market. About HK$115 billion of shares changed hands everyday on average in the first six months, a drop of about 16 per cent from last year.