UBS will become the first foreign financial institution to take a controlling stake in a China-based securities joint venture, having now received formal approval from the CSRC.
December 4, 2018Foreign banks will be allowed to set up wholly-owned branches and subsidiaries in China provided they maintain at least 8% of yuan-denominated risk assets as reserves.
October 29, 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, 2018Ceiling on foreign ownership raised from 49% to 51%, effective immediately; CSRC reviewing first application from UBS to boost stake in China-based UBS Securities.
May 3, 2018Foreign financial institutions would be able to own 51% of a mainland securities firm, with all ownership restrictions to be removed in three years’ time.
March 12, 2018Vietnam’s State Securities Commission has issued a circular to guide the implementation of a new law raising the foreign ownership limit (FOL) in public companies to 100 percent.
August 20, 2015