MSCI will quadruple the weighting of Chinese mainland shares in its global benchmarks this year. Remaining market accessibility issues must be addressed for future weight increases.
March 4, 2019The two countries will promote depository receipts, build an offshore market for A-share index derivatives in Frankfurt, and improve access for banks and insurers in either market.
January 23, 2019The currency conversion system that delayed the launch of the Shanghai-London Stock Connect last month has now been completed.
January 7, 2019FSC loosens restrictions on investment in Chinese equities in response to proposed increase of China weighting in MSCI emerging markets index.
January 2, 2019FTSE Russell to include China A-shares in global and emerging market benchmarks in three tranches; MSCI consults on increasing China weighting over two years.
September 27, 2018The move is aimed at increasing investment into Chinese equities even as regulators take steps to reduce the risk posed by such products to bank balance sheets.
September 24, 2018Foreign nationals in China can now open trading accounts at local brokerages, but so far brokers and investors appear unenthusiastic, say reports.
September 18, 2018An increase in stock buybacks by listed companies will help stabilise the A-share market following year-to-date losses of near 20%.
September 10, 2018For foreign players looking to set up a securities business in China, effectively monetising the JV opportunity isn’t so straightforward, and necessitates an in-depth understanding and review of strategic, regulatory, financial, and operational considerations.
August 21, 2018Foreign individuals working in China will be allowed to open domestic brokerage accounts to trade A-shares; foreign employees living abroad will be entitled to participate in employers' stock incentive programmes.
August 16, 2018