CHINA SECURITIES REGULATORY COMMISSION

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.

Securities / Derivatives

Shanghai STAR Market to Reopen to Loss-Making Tech Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2025

The STAR Market will once again allow unprofitable technology companies to list, as part of a series of reforms aimed at bolstering support for strategic industries.

Fintech / Regtech

China Tightens Rules on Futures Algo Trading Including HFT

By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2025

New regulations aim to enhance oversight, manage risks, and ensure fair trading practices in China’s futures market.

Enforcement

China to Prosecute Former Chairman of Investor Services Centre

By Editors | 01/06/2025

Xia Jianting, former chairman of China Securities Investor Services Centre, had improper dealings with subjects of supervision and interfered in IPO reviews.

Market Infrastructure

China Eases Rules to Enhance Access to Overseas Listing Markets

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The rules streamline cross-border capital management and allow greater flexibility, aiming to facilitate overseas IPOs for domestic firms.

Capital / Liquidity

China Unveils 23-Point Plan to Boost SME Financing

By Editors | 27/05/2025

New measures aim to increase lending, cut borrowing costs, and improve efficiency for SMEs, focusing on key sectors like foreign trade and tech.