CHINA SECURITIES REGULATORY COMMISSION

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Green Lights CATL’s Planned $5b IPO in Hong Kong

By Editors | 27/03/2025

The battery maker’s IPO would be the largest share sale in Hong Kong since January 2021. The proceeds will be used to build factories overseas.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Issues Guidelines for Listed Companies Undergoing Restructuring

By Mark Johnston | 19/03/2025

The guidelines cover information disclosure, equity adjustment limits, lock-up periods, and debt restructuring gains recognition.

Securities / Derivatives

UBS Gains Approval for China Strategic Restructuring

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2025

UBS has received regulatory approval to sell a significant stake in its Chinese securities joint venture, Credit Suisse Securities.

Securities / Derivatives

China Targets Capital Markets Growth Through Tech Investments

By Mark Johnston | 12/03/2025

The CSRC will improve listing standards to accommodate tech ventures. The PBOC launched a dedicated “Tech Board” in the bond market.

Securities / Derivatives

China Tightens Scrutiny on Offshore Listings, Use of Proceeds

By Mark Johnston | 05/03/2025

Chinese firms need approval to deploy proceeds from Hong Kong share sales overseas. Small cap listings in New York are also facing scrutiny.

Securities / Derivatives

China Opens More Commodity Futures Contracts to Foreign Investors

By Editors | 03/03/2025

Major exchanges in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Dailan and Zhengzhou said new contracts are open to QFIs from 4 March.

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC Urges FIs to Strengthen Support for Private Enterprises

By Mark Johnston | 01/03/2025

FIs are asked to strengthen their service capabilities, diversify financing channels, and increase their allocation of financial resources to private enterprises.

Enforcement

CSRC Revokes Licences of Futures Firm Over “Illegal Activities”

By Editors | 11/02/2025

The CSRC said Hehe Futures failed to effectively manage its subsidiaries and to perform its reporting obligations.

ESG / Sustainability

CSRC to Develop Five Areas of Capital Market Activity

By Editors | 11/02/2025

New guidelines aim to promote investment in cutting-edge fields, and encourage more green products including futures and options.