Capital Markets

Kainan Zhang and Junting Lei of Haiwen & Partners highlight the main PRC foreign exchange regulatory requirements of different types of cross-border investment and trade by domestic and foreign individuals and institutions under capital and current accounts.

The new rules may boost investor confidence and move U.S. listing plans of Chinese companies. But they also may decrease the volume of "homecoming" IPOs in Hong Kong, lawyers say.

CSRC proposes an update to confidentiality rules for overseas listings; Shanghai rolls out 21 economic relief measures for firms amid lockdown; and social credit to be further developed, more integration in capital markets

Businesses to receive VAT refunds; plans to improve China's corporate bond market outlined; brand new requirements to develop technology ethically

An overseas listing may not be allowed for national security reasons.

CSRC permits Chinese firms listing overseas with VIE structure.

Stock clearing agency cuts stock settlement fees, extends support to COVID-hit regions; Three Chinese companies plan to sell depository receipts in Zurich; and MEE slams fraudulent carbon emissions data verification practices

CSRC issues new rules on qualifications of senior securities executives

SEC starts 3-year timer for delisting 5 Chinese companies; further measures for enhancing financial stability; stronger protection for victims of domestic violence