CHINA SECURITIES REGULATORY COMMISSION

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai STAR Market Approves First Unprofitable IPO Under Revived Rules

By Editors | 04/07/2025

Wuhan-based drugmaker Healthgen Biotechnology got the approval, signalling renewed policy support for innovative, pre-revenue technology and life sciences firms.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai and Astana Exchanges Sign New Cooperation Pact

By Editors | 02/07/2025

The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in areas such as stock and debt product development and market promotion.

China Revises Regulations for Money Brokerage Companies

By Editors | 29/06/2025

The revised regulations expand the permitted business scope for money brokerage firms, allowing them to facilitate transactions in more markets.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Consults on Revisions to Brokerage Classification Framework

By Mark Johnston | 27/06/2025

The revised framework aims to refine the classification system and better align oversight with risk, governance, and national priorities.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues Draft Guidance for Sustainability Disclosure Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 26/06/2025

China’s Ministry of Finance seeks feedback on draft application guidelines for the new corporate sustainability disclosure standards.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Approves DCE’s Registration of Benzene Futures and Options

By Manesh Samtani | 23/06/2025

The DCE said the launch will enrich the risk management “toolbox” for the chemical industry and increase China’s influence on international prices.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong ‘Actively Pursuing’ Closer Integration With Mainland

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/06/2025

Hong Kong will continue to explore further enhancements to the WMC scheme and ways to broaden Hong Kong professionals’ entry into the Mainland market.

Market Infrastructure

Lujiazui Forum: China Unveils Financial Opening Measures, e-CNY Push

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2025

Shanghai to host “international operations centre” for the digital yuan. New measures announced to boost foreign investment.

Securities / Derivatives

China Broadens Derivatives Market Access for Foreign Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2025

The DCE and SHFE have opened more commodity contracts to QFIs. China’s ETF options market will also be open to QFIs in October.