Banking and Finance Laws

CAC issues draft rules tightening data security and privacy protection in auto industry; PCAOB releases proposed framework to implement delisting law; and BlackRock approved to begin operating majority-owned wealth management JV

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European Commission releases draft regulation tightening requirements on foreign state-backed investors; Mainland-Hong Kong wealth link imminent following release of implementation rules; and Shanghai to trial first-ever options contract available to foreign investors

Operators of critical information infrastructure bear heightened counter-espionage security obligations

China failing to protect U.S. companies' IP according to USTR report; French banking giant BNP Paribas applies for securities business; and PRC Futures Law submitted to NPCSC for first reading

Guangzhou Futures Exchange opens, offering hedging tools for imminent nationwide carbon trading market; PBOC removes eligibility of fossil fuel projects for green bond financing; and State Council approves services opening-up in four regions and cities

HKEX proposes stricter ESG, corporate governance disclosures and standards; PBOC tightens rules surrounding anti-money laundering, terrorist financing efforts by financial institutions; and NDRC furthers Hukou reform with latest directive

Commercial banks should strengthen their liability quality management in six aspects

CBIRC expands the scope of due diligence on banking customers

FTSE Russell proposes index re-inclusion following Xiaomi court success; Commerce, FCC ramp up scrutiny of Chinese ICTS, telecom companies; and China bans Tesla from military bases over security concerns