Hong Kong will no longer halt stock trading during severe weather, Chief Executive John Lee has announced. When the Observatory issues the Typhoon Signal number 8 or above, or a black rain warning, investors will still be able to trade in securities and derivatives, or purchase stock through stock connect schemes, Lee announced during a routine press briefing on Tuesday morning. “The securities market will maintain trading under severe weather conditions. In August last year, the Hong Kong government established a task force on promoting stock market liquidity in order to enhance stock market …