CHINA SECURITIES REGULATORY COMMISSION

Fintech / Regtech

PBOC Issues Guidance on Using Open Source Technology

By Editors | 28/10/2021

FIs are encouraged to actively participate in the development of “international and domestic” open source technology communities.

Enforcement

CSRC to Pilot Arbitration System for Capital Market Disputes

By Darien Choong | 22/10/2021

Arbitration courts in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen will help to facilitate the resolution of disputes in the securities and futures market.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA, PBOC Agree to Link Regulatory Sandbox Across Borders

By Mark Johnston | 22/10/2021

The arrangement will facilitate cross-border financial innovation in the Greater Bay Area and strengthen supervisory exchanges.

Securities / Derivatives

Goldman Approved to Take Full Ownership of China Securities Unit

By Editors | 18/10/2021

Goldman Sachs becomes just the second US bank to gain full ownership of its Chinese entity, after JP Morgan in August.

Securities / Derivatives

China Set to Open More Derivatives to Foreign Investors

By Editors | 18/10/2021

Qualified foreign investors will be able to trade commodity futures, commodity options, and stock index options from 1 November.

Enforcement

China Launches Inspections of Financial Regulators, State Banks

By Editors | 13/10/2021

Inspection teams will be dispatched to the PBOC, CBIRC, CSRC, stock exchanges, and state-owned banks and asset managers to identify corruption.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand, China to Explore Market Connectivity Initiatives

By Editors | 05/10/2021

SEC and CSRC officials have agreed to explore the development and implementation of connectivity initiatives between their markets.

Market Infrastructure

PBOC Directs Banks to Support Housing Market

By Editors | 30/09/2021

Banks are asked to refrain from cutting off funding to developers, continue supporting projects under construction, and approve mortgages for homebuyers.

Enforcement

CSRC Issues Draft Rules Promoting ‘Honest’ Investment Banking

By Editors | 30/09/2021

The draft rules require investment banking intermediaries to strengthen risk control and strictly prohibit the use of below-market pricing to win business.