CHINA SECURITIES REGULATORY COMMISSION

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues New Guidelines to Promote Green Finance

By Editors | 31/08/2024

The guidelines call on financial institutions to support eligible green and low-carbon companies along the Yangtze River Economic Belt in raising capital.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC Starts Stress Testing FIs to Assess Bond Risks

By Mark Johnston | 29/08/2024

The stress tests will assess whether banks can withstand significant drops in bond prices, which could result if yields suddenly rise.

Securities / Derivatives

Dalian Exchange Launches Egg, Corn Starch, Live Pig Options

By Editors | 28/08/2024

The DCE, which now lists 16 options and 21 futures varieties, said the new contracts will help enterprises with risk management.

Market Infrastructure

China Enhances Domestic Market Access for Foreign Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2024

New rules have taken effect that enable foreign institutional investors to become direct members of CFETS.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Grants SHFE Approval to Launch New Options Contracts

By Editors | 27/08/2024

The Shanghai Futures Exchange has been granted approval to launch lead, nickel, tin and alumina options contracts.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong MPFA to Pursue Further Pension System Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2024

The MPFA will make it easy for members to switch providers and expand the choices of REITs available to scheme members.

AML / KYC

China, US Exchange Letters of Cooperation on Financial Stability

By Editors | 20/08/2024

PBOC and US Treasury officials agreed to strengthen information sharing and coordinate in times of financial stress and operational resilience issues.

Securities / Derivatives

Foreign Firms in China Struggle to Meet Demand for Overseas Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2024

The high demand is reportedly causing foreign firms in China to ration their QDII quotas. Meanwhile, the QDLP programme is under fresh scrutiny from regulators.

Market Infrastructure

PBOC to Increase Bond Trading in Open Market Operations

By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2024

The PBOC and CSRC are trying to deter regulated firms from investing in long-dated treasury bonds to cool a bond market rally and put a floor under yields.