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Market Infrastructure
Huatai Confirms Intention to Float London Depositary Receipts
By Editors | 06/06/2019
Huatai Securities reconfirming its intention to list depositary receipts on the LSE signals that the issues that delayed the Shanghai-London Stock Connect may now be resolved.
Securities / Derivatives
Sino-Japan ETF Connect Launched; Six Cross-Border ETFs Approved
By Editors | 27/05/2019
The announcement follows an ETF Connectivity Agreement signed by JPX and the SSE last month, where both agreed to establish an system for cross-listings of ETFs.
Enforcement
CICC Bankers Reprimanded for Altering IPO Documents
By Editors | 24/05/2019
Two CICC bankers have been named and shamed for altering the IPO application documents of a company seeking a listing on Shanghai’s new tech board.
Securities / Derivatives
China to Open Bond Futures Market to Domestic Banks
By Editors | 24/05/2019
Opening up bond futures trading to banks will improve volumes, liquidity, hedging tools, and price discovery across the broader bond market.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong, China Framework Comparison – KYC Standards
By Prasanna Venkatesan | 23/05/2019
Given the similarities between Hong Kong and China’s KYC frameworks, cross-border onboarding and account opening has become less of a challenge, say Synpulse’s Prasanna Venkatesan, Gregory Achache and Marina Mai.
Securities / Derivatives
China to Pilot Cross-Market Bond Index Funds
By Editors | 22/05/2019
The CSRC and PBOC are planning to launch pilot bond index mutual funds that can be traded either on stock exchanges or the interbank market.
Enforcement
UPDATED – Former CSRC Chief Under Investigation in Corruption Probe
By Editors | 20/05/2019
Liu Shiyu, the former head of the CSRC who was replaced in January, is now under investigation in a corruption probe.
Enforcement
Chinese Police Arrest Five More Fuxing Execs on Fraud Charges
By Editors | 10/05/2019
Four deputy presidents and the head of one of Fuxing’s subsidiaries have been detained for illegal fundraising activities, following charges brought against the group’s chairman last July.
Securities / Derivatives
Dalian Exchange to Open More Commodities to Foreign Traders
By Editors | 09/05/2019
The Dalian Commodity Exchange plans to open futures contracts in soybean, soybean meal, soybean oil and palm oil to foreign investors this year.
Enforcement
Officials Installed at Chinese Securities Firm to Monitor Risks
By Editors | 08/05/2019
The CSRC has installed officials at a troubled securities firm, N-Securities, over concerns about excessive debt and inadequate risk management.
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