Capital Markets

After about three weeks of not taking initial public offering (IPO) proposals, the official Xinhua news agency reports that the China Securities Regulatory…

Issued: July 6 2006Effective: as of date of issueMain contents: Money brokers shall, prior to entering the interbank market to engage in brokerage business,…

Under the revisedMeasures for the Administration of the Takeover of Listed Companies(上市公司收购管理办法), which becomes effective on September…

Promulgated: June 5 2006Effective: July 1 2006Interpreting authority: Shanghai Stock ExchangeApplicability: The term "internal controls" refers to the…

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has issued new regulations that will require China's securities companies to keep their capital provisions,…

Promulgated: May 26 2006Effective: July 1 2006Main contents: The Supplementary Provisions allow companies with an investment nature to make strategic investments…

The fourth phase of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) between Hong Kong and the PRC made headline news that trade between the two sides would be further liberalized. But is Hong Kong really given that much of a head-start?

The Supplementary Provisions relaxes pre-requisite for foreign investment in the PRC, eligibility of investment companies being recognized as regional headquarters and foreign exchange control procedures.

From September 8 2006, share swaps will be allowed instead of cash payment when foreign companies merge with or acquire PRC companies, according to the…