Provisions for the Administration of Insurance Companies
保险公司管理规定
The revised Provisions raise the minimum registered capital for insurance companies to Rmb200 million.
Circular on the Investment of Insurance Funds in Infrastructure Bond Investment Plans
关于保险资金投资基础设施债权投资计划的通知
The Circular sets forth the investment percentages allowed in an infrastructure bond investment plan by a life insurance company and property insurance company.
Provisions on Foreign Exchange Control in Connection with Securities Investments in China by Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors
合格境外机构投资者境内证券投资外汇管理规定
The Provisions raise the maximum investment limit of a QFII to US$1 billion but also prohibit a QFII from transferring such limit.
If you want your money, arbitrate
Obtaining a foreign court judgment against a Chinese party is not much use if it can not be enforced in the PRC. Arbitration is the only realistic way of getting access to your debt
Helicopters in Hubei
The Robinson Helicopters case finally ended in August when a Californian court upheld a PRC judgment. Although a positive development, this is unlikely to lead to Chinese courts enforcing US judgments
Reciprocal enforcement in Hong Kong and Taiwan
The Arrangement on Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters makes enforcement of regional court judgments much easier
China Awards 2009: Firms of the year
The winners of the Firm of the year categories at the China Law & Practice Awards 2009
China Awards 2009: Teams of the year
The winners of the two In-house and eight Team of the year categories at the China Law & Practice Awards 2009
China Awards 2009: Deals of the year
The winners of the seven Deal of the year categories at the China Law & Practice Awards 2009
The state-owned assets law is an imperfect guardian
A newly-published law is a significant step towards better regulation of operational and finance state assets, but implementation is likely to raise accountability, administrative and judicial issues. Further legislation is essential
Opening up the market for QFII investment in China's securities market
New rules allow greater investments in China’s capital markets and impose a shorter lock-up period, but failure to comply could lead to the loss of QFII status
Companies cutting costs but increasing risks
A new survey reveals that almost all businesses in China have recently experienced fraud
Where to set up a China headquarters
Shanghai's infrastructure and rapid development and Beijing's political geography make them attractive bases. But which is better? And what about China's other cities?
Drywall cases reveal supply chain weak points
Recent high-profile US litigation has highlighted the need for stringent quality control when dealing with Chinese factories or exporters
Thomas Yih: Man on a mission
A finalist for In-House Team of the Year at the recent CLP Awards, Shanda Interactive Entertainment [Shanda Games since its IPO] has enjoyed an extremely busy year closing a series of transactions in an unprecedented investor climate. Shanghai-based general counsel Thomas Yih speaks with CLP
China Banking Regulatory Commission, Guidelines for the Management of Reputation Risk of Commercial Banks
中国银行业监督管理委员会关于商业银行声誉风险管理指引
Reputation risk management to increase banks’ transparency.
State Administration of Foreign Exchange, Provisions on Foreign Exchange Control in Connection with Securities Investments in China by Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors
国家外汇管理局合格境外机构投资者境内证券投资外汇管理规定
Transfer of a QFII’s investment limit is no longer allowed.
State Administration of Foreign Exchange, Circular on Issues Relevant to Foreign Exchange Control in Connection with Overseas Securities Investments of Fund Management Companies and Securities Companies
国家外汇管理局关于基金管理公司和证券公司境外证券投资外汇管理有关问题的通知
Investment limit of a QDII may be taken back by Safe if not used effectively.
China Insurance Regulatory Commission, Provisions for the Administration of Insurance Companies
中国保险监督管理委员会保险公司管理规定
Entry threshold for insurance companies raised.
China Insurance Regulatory Commission, Circular on the Investment of Insurance Funds in Infrastructure Bond Investment Plans
中国保险监督管理委员会关于保险资金投资基础设施债权投资计划的通知
Insurance funds allowed to invest in infrastructure bond investment plans.
China Insurance Regulatory Commission, Circular on Matters Relevant to Bond Investment
中国保险监督管理委员会关于债券投资有关事项的通知
Ratio of bond investment of insurance companies increased.
State Administration for Industry and Commerce, Provisions on the Procedure for Registration of Pledge of the Exclusive Right to Use a Registered Trade Mark
国家工商行政管理总局注册商标专用权质权登记程序规定
Written contract needed for pledge of trade mark right.
State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, Measures for the Administration of the Broadcasting of Radio and Television Commercials
国家广播电影电视总局广播电视广告播出管理办法
TV and radio ads for tobacco and prescription drugs banned.
Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation, Circular on the Policy of Pre-tax Deduction of Advertising Expenses and Business Publicity Expenses of Certain Industries
财政部、国家税务总局关于部分行业广告费和业务宣传费税前扣除政策的通知
Greater deduction of advertising expenses allowed for three industries.
Shenzhen Stock Exchange, Guidelines on the Regulated Operation of Companies Listed on the Chinext
深圳证券交易所创业板上市公司规范运作指引
Proceeds in excess of companies listed on China Gem may not be used for securities investment.
Shanghai Municipality, Implementing Rules for the «Trial Measures for the Application for Permanent Residence in the Municipality by Persons Holding the «Shanghai Municipality Residence Permit»»
上海市《持有〈上海市居住证〉人员申办本市常住户口试行办法》实施细则
Shanghai clarifies its criteria for permanent residency.
Other Recent Legislation of this Month