Date set for GEM-listed firms

The Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SSE) yesterday said the first batch of 28 companies would be listed on its Growth Enterprises Market (GEM) on Oct 30.

The official launch of the Nasdaq-style board is scheduled for Friday.

"Investors should acquaint themselves of the GEM features and their own risk acceptability to decide whether or not to participate in the GEM shares trading," warned the SSE.