China

China Joins Stampede to Regulate ICOs

Regulators to introduce rules on ICOs/ITOs which raised nearly $400mn in 1st half of 2017; follows moves by the US and Singapore in July.

CSRC to Push ‘Central Surveillance System’ for Exchanges

Chairman Liu Shiyu cites ‘huge room for improvement’ in exchanges' front-line supervision, citing failures exposed by 2015 stock market turmoil.

China Financial Regulation Needs to be Stronger Still – IMF

IMF praises measures such as inclusion of WMPs in bank assessments but cites concerns about growth in debt and banking sector assets.

China to Include Internet Finance Firms in Risk Assessment

PBOC is considering ways to include large internet finance firms in its Macro Prudential Assessment.

A Front Line Out of Control

Conduct and regulatory risks continue to mount as China’s crackdown on corruption puts pressure on private banks and wealth managers.

China Cracks Down on Investment Funds for IPO Rules Violation

China has blacklisted nine funds connected to HSBC for alleged “misbehaviour” in the financial markets, specifically pertaining to IPO’s.

Systemic Risk Key Focus for China’s Regulators

The Chinese government made systemic risk in the country’s financial sector its main priority during its mid-year work conference.

Moody’s Gives China Banks a Boost, HK Lenders Not So Lucky

China Financial Futures Exchange Ups Enforcement

HKEX, CSRC and SFC on a Regulatory Collision Course

Regulatory problems in China market could spill into Hong Kong through HKEX’s new third board.