Securities / Derivatives

CBIRC Enhances Investment Flexibility for Insurance Funds

19/05/2022

The CBIRC expanded the types of financial products insurance funds can invest in and clarified regulatory requirements for entrusted investment of insurance capital.

Securities / Derivatives

China Property Firms Start Issuing Debt with Credit Protection

19/05/2022

This is the first time Chinese developers are issuing public debt with credit risk protection, said one property analyst.

Market Infrastructure

TDCC to Operate Centralised Clearing Platform for Funds

18/05/2022

Taiwan Depository Clearing Corp is will establish and operate a centralised domestic fund clearing platform.

Securities / Derivatives

SSE Consults on Market Making Rules for STAR Market

17/05/2022

The consultation comes as the CSRC releases final regulations on the introduction of a market-making mechanism for the STAR Market.

China: State-owned Banks to Step Up Lending to MSMEs

15/05/2022

State Council-approved measures call on state-owned banks to increase lending and repayment flexibilities for MSMEs.

ESG / Sustainability

China: ESG Disclosure Standards to Take Effect on 1 June

14/05/2022

Ping An, China Mobile, Ant Group, Dagong Credit Rating as well as asset managers and energy producers helped to develop the standards.

PBOC Directs FIs to Bolster Support for Shanghai Borrowers

12/05/2022

The PBOC’s Yu Wenjian said increasing lending is a key area where FIs can help Covid-hit firms to restart work and production.

Securities / Derivatives

CBIRC Issues Rules for Launching Private Pension Products

11/05/2022

A new CBIRC notice is aimed at encouraging banks, wealth management firms and life insurers to develop their commercial pension business.

Market Infrastructure

First Rural Lender Added to Greater Bay WMC Scheme

11/05/2022

Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank has partnered with DBS Hong Kong to offer cross-border wealth management services to mainland residents in the GBA.