Bangladesh Bank has directed banks to block e-commerce firms from receiving direct payments from customers.
September 3, 2021PayPal is the first foreign firm to own a 100% stake in a payment platform in China, having obtained a licence to operate in the country a year ago.
January 14, 2021NYSE will no longer delist the ADRs of China Telecom, China Mobile and China Unicom "in light of further consultation with relevant regulatory authorities".
January 5, 2021The move to expand the digital yuan pilot to major cities including Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Hong Kong brings coverage to a potential user base of around 400 million.
August 16, 2020The revisions lower foreign investor asset requirements, reduce the lock-up period from three years to 12 months, and expands investment channels to include IPOs and tender offers.
June 23, 2020New guideline asks banks and insurers to develop foreign trade-related financial services to help develop bilateral trade between China and key jurisdictions, including the 'Belt and Road' countries.
January 2, 2020PayPal's acquisition of a majority stake in Gopay gives it access to licences that allow it to offer online, mobile and cross-border renminbi payments.
December 24, 2019Ministry of Commerce consultation paper proposes to reduce lock-in period from three years to one and to reduce ownership and asset management thresholds.
August 1, 2018Temporary rules require more detailed filings on investment plans; enforcement to focus on deals worth $300mn or more or to sensitive countries, regions and industries.
January 29, 2018