Mergers and Acquisitions

Hong Kong Court grants landmark interlocutory injunctions in IP Case; Draft amendment to Anti-Monopoly Law targets platform economy; 4 G-SIBs to comply with new TLAC requirements By 2025

The HKEX has published a consultation paper to introduce its SPAC listing regime; US-China bilateral tech investment plummets 96%; and MIIT calls on telecoms and auto companies to strengthen data protection policies.

GBA Wealth Management Connect launched; minister calls for consolidation of Chinese EV manufacturers; and China-Indonesia local currency settlement agreement implemented

China bans listing of tutorial institutions

The expansion of competing U.S.-China sanctions requirements are forcing multinationals to rethink their traditional global compliance strategies

State Council unveils strict rules barring for-profit tutoring companies; MIIT launches six-month campaign targeting internet industry bad practices; and UBS launches family trust services for wealthy clients

CBIRC approves China's first wholly foreign-owned money broker to begin operations; Chinese investment in Europe fell to decade low in 2020; and NDRC releases new rules standardizing disclosure and compilation requirements for price index providers

In fast-paced M&A auctions, potential Chinese buyers must ensure that they are not disadvantaged by the new rules or be perceived as such

Shenzhen allows PE firms to invest in the A-share market