Banking and Finance Laws

Taking security over assets in China can be challenging, not least due to the various approval and registration requirements for foreign investors

Banks told to better assess potential interest rate risk.

Shanghai allows debt-for-equity swaps by foreign-invested enterprises.

Shanghai allows debt-for-equity swaps by foreign-invested enterprises, which require the unanimous consent of all the shareholders of the investee enterprises.

Beijing has responded to Shanghai's recent relaxation of rules in Pudong by issuing measures to allow foreign private equity fund managers to set up shop

Commercial banks required to carry out stress tests every quarter.

More stringent requirements for insurance asset management companies establishing infrastructure bond investment plan products.

The Guidelines set forth the conditions with which an insurance asset management company or trust company shall comply when engaging in the infrastructure bond investment plan business.

Regulators in China have been trying hard to promote the development of the derivatives industry. But the focus will always be on minimising risk