China's auto imports achieved hefty increases over the past five years, but posted a 31.4-percent decrease in the first half of this year amid weak demand caused by the global economic crisis, the China Association o...China's auto imports achieved hefty increases over the past five years, but posted a 31.4-percent decrease in the first half of this year amid weak demand caused by the global economic crisis, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said on August 5. Industry analysts said it was inevitable that auto imports would be on a downward trend this year.展开更多
After experiencing several disappointing years in luring companies to list on its turf, the Shanghai Stock Exchange has finally announced a plan that may fundamentally alter its long-term ambition to create a blue-chi...After experiencing several disappointing years in luring companies to list on its turf, the Shanghai Stock Exchange has finally announced a plan that may fundamentally alter its long-term ambition to create a blue-chip market. China's biggest bourse, which used to host some of the world's largest companies by market value, is considering establishing a board for strategic emerging industries in order to better serve high-growth firms and those with innovative business models, Huang Hongyuan, the exchange's president, told a forum in late March.展开更多
While the media has been caught up in discussing the new short selling and margin trading platforms that debuted in January, Zhang Yujun, president of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, has been focused on a completely diff...While the media has been caught up in discussing the new short selling and margin trading platforms that debuted in January, Zhang Yujun, president of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, has been focused on a completely different matter. In speech after speech he has mentioned the growth of exchange traded funds (ETFs) -- publicly listed funds that mimic the performance of equity indexes via buying into member companies based on their weightings -- as the most effective way to manage risk in China's wealth management sector.展开更多
Shanghai-listed shares jumped 9.88% between July and September, posting their best quarterly performance in three years. Interestingly, investors may have found that companies with the word Shanghai in their names led...Shanghai-listed shares jumped 9.88% between July and September, posting their best quarterly performance in three years. Interestingly, investors may have found that companies with the word Shanghai in their names led the gains.展开更多
An economic slowdown, weaker corporate earnings and a cash shortage among banks made the Chinese A-share market one of the world's worst performers in 2013, despite the fact that China had managed a growth rate of ab...An economic slowdown, weaker corporate earnings and a cash shortage among banks made the Chinese A-share market one of the world's worst performers in 2013, despite the fact that China had managed a growth rate of above 7.5%. Now Beijing is at a critical juncture in its campaign to revive the sluggish equity market as part of the efforts to reinvigorate the country's economy by creating a healthy and sustainable fundraising platform.展开更多
It seems that China's top stock regulators are serious about reform of the country's new share sale mechanism, No new initial public offerings have been launched in nearly a year, as the China Securities Regulatory ...It seems that China's top stock regulators are serious about reform of the country's new share sale mechanism, No new initial public offerings have been launched in nearly a year, as the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) mulls tighter rules to curb manipulation and speculation on the Chinese capital market.展开更多
"The reforms should give retail investors more of a say in the price-setting process and deal with unfair advantages enjoyed by institutional investors."
Tight credit policies, slowing domestic growth amid a weaker global economy as well as worries about bad loans and a bubble bust in the housing market have placed Chinese mainland stocks in a negative territory this y...Tight credit policies, slowing domestic growth amid a weaker global economy as well as worries about bad loans and a bubble bust in the housing market have placed Chinese mainland stocks in a negative territory this year.展开更多
Xiao Gang, chairman of China's securities watchdog, presented a big package of gifts to overseas investors in July by expanding both foreign-currency-denom- inated and yuan-denominated investment programmes on the ma...Xiao Gang, chairman of China's securities watchdog, presented a big package of gifts to overseas investors in July by expanding both foreign-currency-denom- inated and yuan-denominated investment programmes on the mainland. Now the question is, whether such generosity can reap desirable results. On July 12, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced that the Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (RQFII) programme, which allows investors to buy Chinese stocks and bonds using offshore yuan, would be extended to London, Singapore, Taiwan and other unspecified loca- tions. It was previously only open to investors in Hong Kong.展开更多
Nearly five years after the first three urban commercial banks in China floated shares publicly, regulators have finally decided to proceed with the second batch. But before that happens, you should first expect a new...Nearly five years after the first three urban commercial banks in China floated shares publicly, regulators have finally decided to proceed with the second batch. But before that happens, you should first expect a new set of stringent listing criteria.展开更多
In a somewhat unexpected move, China Securities Regulatory Commission and Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission announced in April a mutual stock market access mechanism that is designed to beef up investors' s...In a somewhat unexpected move, China Securities Regulatory Commission and Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission announced in April a mutual stock market access mechanism that is designed to beef up investors' sentiment and facilitate the flow of the renminbi.展开更多
China's latest move to loosen curbs on home mortgages gave a shot in the arm to mainland-listed shares of real estate developers after the week-long National Day holiday, helping the benchmark stock gauges reach a 19...China's latest move to loosen curbs on home mortgages gave a shot in the arm to mainland-listed shares of real estate developers after the week-long National Day holiday, helping the benchmark stock gauges reach a 19-month high.展开更多
Chinese securities regulators have long been known for their cautiousness towards channeling domestic investors' capital out of the country, and understandably so after they watched the effect of a quick outflow of m...Chinese securities regulators have long been known for their cautiousness towards channeling domestic investors' capital out of the country, and understandably so after they watched the effect of a quick outflow of money during the Asian Financial Crisis.展开更多
The CSRC published rules that ban senior officials of listed companies from selling shares within one year of their firm's IPO or within six months of leaving the firm.
The long-awaited NASDAQ-style startup board will be debuting soon, potentially helping thousands of small companies take their humble first steps. However, investors hoping to benefit from its launch may have to wait ...The long-awaited NASDAQ-style startup board will be debuting soon, potentially helping thousands of small companies take their humble first steps. However, investors hoping to benefit from its launch may have to wait a while first.展开更多
As 2010 begins, analysts are busy projecting the equity market outlook for the year, and while you can always find an economist to agree with your particular mood, most predictions are focused more at the macro-econom...As 2010 begins, analysts are busy projecting the equity market outlook for the year, and while you can always find an economist to agree with your particular mood, most predictions are focused more at the macro-economy rather than the govemment's controls on the share supply and market innovation,展开更多
“GE's purchase followed hot on the heels of banking giants such as Bank of America and Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, both of which recently entered the Chinese banking sector”.
China's stock investors have new reason to smile as they begin to receive well-padded compertsation packages from those listed companies authorized to sell State-owned shares on a trial progoram. More than hall of th...China's stock investors have new reason to smile as they begin to receive well-padded compertsation packages from those listed companies authorized to sell State-owned shares on a trial progoram. More than hall of the 46 companies picked by the government to unlock the State stakes have been forrced to revise their plans to meet requests from the holders of tradable shares, a move that shows the country's securities industry is becoming more transparent and justified. Retail investors, who in the past fell victim to insider trading and false packaging, are being given a bigger say in the process of the State share sale. The China Securities Regulatory Commission has stipulated that holders of two-thirds of the tradable stocks must approve any State stake sell-down plan.展开更多
文摘China's auto imports achieved hefty increases over the past five years, but posted a 31.4-percent decrease in the first half of this year amid weak demand caused by the global economic crisis, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said on August 5. Industry analysts said it was inevitable that auto imports would be on a downward trend this year.
文摘After experiencing several disappointing years in luring companies to list on its turf, the Shanghai Stock Exchange has finally announced a plan that may fundamentally alter its long-term ambition to create a blue-chip market. China's biggest bourse, which used to host some of the world's largest companies by market value, is considering establishing a board for strategic emerging industries in order to better serve high-growth firms and those with innovative business models, Huang Hongyuan, the exchange's president, told a forum in late March.
文摘While the media has been caught up in discussing the new short selling and margin trading platforms that debuted in January, Zhang Yujun, president of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, has been focused on a completely different matter. In speech after speech he has mentioned the growth of exchange traded funds (ETFs) -- publicly listed funds that mimic the performance of equity indexes via buying into member companies based on their weightings -- as the most effective way to manage risk in China's wealth management sector.
文摘Shanghai-listed shares jumped 9.88% between July and September, posting their best quarterly performance in three years. Interestingly, investors may have found that companies with the word Shanghai in their names led the gains.
文摘An economic slowdown, weaker corporate earnings and a cash shortage among banks made the Chinese A-share market one of the world's worst performers in 2013, despite the fact that China had managed a growth rate of above 7.5%. Now Beijing is at a critical juncture in its campaign to revive the sluggish equity market as part of the efforts to reinvigorate the country's economy by creating a healthy and sustainable fundraising platform.
文摘It seems that China's top stock regulators are serious about reform of the country's new share sale mechanism, No new initial public offerings have been launched in nearly a year, as the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) mulls tighter rules to curb manipulation and speculation on the Chinese capital market.
文摘"The reforms should give retail investors more of a say in the price-setting process and deal with unfair advantages enjoyed by institutional investors."
文摘Tight credit policies, slowing domestic growth amid a weaker global economy as well as worries about bad loans and a bubble bust in the housing market have placed Chinese mainland stocks in a negative territory this year.
文摘Xiao Gang, chairman of China's securities watchdog, presented a big package of gifts to overseas investors in July by expanding both foreign-currency-denom- inated and yuan-denominated investment programmes on the mainland. Now the question is, whether such generosity can reap desirable results. On July 12, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) announced that the Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (RQFII) programme, which allows investors to buy Chinese stocks and bonds using offshore yuan, would be extended to London, Singapore, Taiwan and other unspecified loca- tions. It was previously only open to investors in Hong Kong.
文摘Nearly five years after the first three urban commercial banks in China floated shares publicly, regulators have finally decided to proceed with the second batch. But before that happens, you should first expect a new set of stringent listing criteria.
文摘In a somewhat unexpected move, China Securities Regulatory Commission and Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission announced in April a mutual stock market access mechanism that is designed to beef up investors' sentiment and facilitate the flow of the renminbi.
文摘China's latest move to loosen curbs on home mortgages gave a shot in the arm to mainland-listed shares of real estate developers after the week-long National Day holiday, helping the benchmark stock gauges reach a 19-month high.
文摘Chinese securities regulators have long been known for their cautiousness towards channeling domestic investors' capital out of the country, and understandably so after they watched the effect of a quick outflow of money during the Asian Financial Crisis.
文摘The CSRC published rules that ban senior officials of listed companies from selling shares within one year of their firm's IPO or within six months of leaving the firm.
文摘The long-awaited NASDAQ-style startup board will be debuting soon, potentially helping thousands of small companies take their humble first steps. However, investors hoping to benefit from its launch may have to wait a while first.
文摘As 2010 begins, analysts are busy projecting the equity market outlook for the year, and while you can always find an economist to agree with your particular mood, most predictions are focused more at the macro-economy rather than the govemment's controls on the share supply and market innovation,
文摘“GE's purchase followed hot on the heels of banking giants such as Bank of America and Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, both of which recently entered the Chinese banking sector”.
文摘China's stock investors have new reason to smile as they begin to receive well-padded compertsation packages from those listed companies authorized to sell State-owned shares on a trial progoram. More than hall of the 46 companies picked by the government to unlock the State stakes have been forrced to revise their plans to meet requests from the holders of tradable shares, a move that shows the country's securities industry is becoming more transparent and justified. Retail investors, who in the past fell victim to insider trading and false packaging, are being given a bigger say in the process of the State share sale. The China Securities Regulatory Commission has stipulated that holders of two-thirds of the tradable stocks must approve any State stake sell-down plan.