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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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