Specific non-financial organizations are also subject to anti-money laundering obligations. Restrictions on establishment of entertainment venues are relaxed for foreign investment. Shenzhen imposes heavy penalties to protect data privacy.
Goldman Sachs receives initial approval for majority-controlled wealth management JV with ICBC; CBIRC finalizes wealth management product sales rules with new six month transition period; and government push for more financing options for agricultural firms
Wealth management companies are expanded to include foreign-controlled joint wealth management companies. Second draft of Data Security Law broadens its scope of application. Patent and IC layout design cases may involve technical investigators.
Three sets of legislation on registration, trading and settlement are released establishing China's carbon trading regime. Regulations are revised emphasizing the public welfare attribute of private education.
CAC issues draft rules tightening data security and privacy protection in auto industry; PCAOB releases proposed framework to implement delisting law; and BlackRock approved to begin operating majority-owned wealth management JV
Second law draft of personal information adds articles on personal image capture and contract rescission. Beijing Municipality lowers its PE fund raising size. New rules are set forth for banking and insurance permits.
European Commission releases draft regulation tightening requirements on foreign state-backed investors; Mainland-Hong Kong wealth link imminent following release of implementation rules; and Shanghai to trial first-ever options contract available to foreign investors
Clear users' consent is required for processing information by an App. Foreign banks are exempted from risk exposure requirements. Catering service providers are required to provide clear information to customers to prevent waste of food.
China failing to protect U.S. companies' IP according to USTR report; French banking giant BNP Paribas applies for securities business; and PRC Futures Law submitted to NPCSC for first reading
