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December 2011/January 2012

Not falling short: The rise of short selling in China

Earlier this year, some Chinese companies listed in the US found their stock prices plunging as a result of short sellers’ actions. Meanwhile, short selling has landed in China on its futures exchange and is being induced by the government to develop and improve its capital markets

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November 2011

Restoring confidence: Strengthening the regulatory system for PRC firms listing overseas

Recently Chinese companies listed overseas have been experiencing a credibility and credit crisis after revelations of accounting fraud. One solution is to improve the formation of a regulatory system

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October 2011

Ministry of Finance, Measures for the Examination, Approval and Regulation of Asset Valuation Firms

Asset valuation firms in the form of special general partnerships allowed.

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September 2011

China Banking Regulatory Commission, Measures for the Administration of the Leverage Ratio of Commercial Banks

First set of measures on the leverage ratio of banks.

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July/August 2011

Rooting out corruption

The new UK Bribery Act signals the start of a new era of enforcement for Chinese organisations on the world stage. If they haven’t done so already, PRC companies must review their existing anti-corruption policies and procedures, and assess their business risks to ensure they put in place appropriate measures to deter and deal with any corrupt acts

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June 2011

IP report: Another year wiser

The Supreme People’s Court recently released its annual IP report, clarifying how the law should be interpreted in various disputes and setting a standard for local courts to follow

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May 2011

12th Five-year Plan is off to a good start

China’s 12th Five-year Plan brings about opportunities and challenges as its economy and social development face significant transitions. Foreign investment remains a principal issue on the government’s agenda, as evidenced by the recent release of the draft amendments to the foreign investment guidance catalogue

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April 2011

Clarity for company disputes

Recently released judicial interpretations from the Supreme People’s Court of China further clarify a number of uncertainties often faced by Chinese companies (including foreign-invested enterprises), their shareholders and creditors in common disputes related to establishment, capital contribution and shareholder rights

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March 2011

PE in China: Growth spurt

The release of several recent private equity-related regulations indicates the government’s encouragement for increased foreign participation in this space. Shanghai’s new Pilot Measures provide several new fund structures for offshore investors, but in order to advance the PE market regulators need to provide more guidance to address other challenges like fund-raising, partnership asset transfers, exits and taxes

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February 2011

The antitrust enforcers’ New Year resolutions

Businesses in China should brace for more work as a new set of antitrust rules increases compliance burdens

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China Law & Practice Events

Asia-Pacific In-house Counsel Summit 2012
21 & 22 March 2012
Location: Hong Kong

ALP India FDI Forum 2012
03 May 2012
Location: Singapore