New York Stock Exchange May Move Ahead With Plans to Delist Chinese Companies – Report

In light of a November executive order signed by US President Donald Trump, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) recently briefly decided to delist three Chinese telecommunication companies from its listing before reverting its decision. However, new reports suggest the exchange may be changing its mind once again.

The NYSE is reportedly considering going forward with its original plans to delist three major Chinese companies after US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin allegedly reached out to a top official.

Also involved in the discussion were White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, national security adviser Robert O’Brien and National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow.

The latest developments stem from a November 2020 executive order from Trump that aimed to ban individuals from buying and selling with Chinese companies accused of having ties to the Chinese military. The order is expected to take effect on January 11, days before Trump is due to leave the Oval Office.

The NYSE had first announced it would be delisting the companies on December 31, before subsequently changing course late Monday, explaining in a statement that “further consultation with relevant authorities in connection with Office of Foreign Assets Control” prompted the decision.

According to Fox Business, the exchange had planned to suspend trading for the three companies sometime between January 7 and January 11.

Sources told Bloomberg that the previously changed plans came about after questions emerged over whether or not the three telecommunication companies “were actually banned.” 

Unidentified officials also informed the outlet that the exchange intends to move ahead with its plans once it receives “confirmation” from the US government.

Sourse: sputniknews.com