China Securities Regulatory Commission

    Securities / Derivatives

    Speculation of Deal on Chinese Audits ‘Premature’, says PCAOB

    By Editors | 27/03/2022

    The PCAOB said it is unclear whether full access to relevant audit documentation will be granted, and that any agreement would only be a “first step”.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Guangzhou to Pilot Regulatory Sandbox for Capital Markets

    By Editors | 26/03/2022

    Applications from capital markets firms looking to participate in the fintech regulatory sandbox are being accepted until 15 April 2022.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Chinese Firms Asked to Prepare Audit Documents for US Regulators

    By Editors | 23/03/2022

    US-listed companies including Baidu, JD.com and Alibaba have reportedly been asked by Chinese regulators to prepare audit documents for US regulators.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC to Expand Pilot Scheme on Infrastructure REITs

    By Darien Choong | 22/03/2022

    The CSRC plans to allow publicly offered REITs to acquire affordable rental housing projects, saying this will help to increase the supply of housing.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Chinese Policymakers Pledge Measures to Reassure Markets

    By Darien Choong | 19/03/2022

    Vice-Premier Liu He said that the FSDC will propose “strong and effective responsive initiatives” to manage any risks which may endanger the financial system.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China to Concede to US Regulators on Audit Supervision Issue

    By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2022

    Chinese regulators plan to allow some companies to provide some audit information to the PCAOB, and provide additional clarity on what information can and cannot be disclosed overseas.

    Enforcement

    CSRC Issues Draft Rules to Enhance Civil Compensation System

    By Darien Choong | 16/03/2022

    The rules will enable aggrieved investors to claim compensation from amounts already paid by securities violators in fines and confiscations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    LME Set to Reopen Following Nickel Short Squeeze Incident

    By Darien Choong | 16/03/2022

    Chinese nickel producer Tsingshan Holding Group has secured a liquidity facility to help it meet its margin and settlement obligations on the LME.

    Securities / Derivatives

    US Bill Targets Private Securities Offerings by Chinese Firms

    By Nick Morgan | 14/03/2022

    Private US securities offerings by China-based companies could become subject to the same scrutiny as publicly traded securities, says Nick Morgan.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Mainland Investment Banks Barred from Sponsoring HK SPACs

    By Editors | 14/03/2022

    Mainland investment banks cannot act as SPAC promoters in Hong Kong, but commercial bank-affiliated institutions can.

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