The revised sale of securities investment funds measures introduce more competition by loosening qualification restrictions and allowing new entrants flexibility in compensation structures for value-added services
Over the past few years, China has been creating channels to allow a two-way cross-border flow of Renminbi (Rmb) funds to internationalise its currency. As the legal framework for this is still nascent, investors need to be cautious of practical hurdles and uncertainties
These Measures shall apply to commercial banks established in the PRC, including wholly Chinese-owned banks, wholly foreign-owned banks and Sino-foreign joint venture banks.
New measures from China's banking regulator aim to prevent financial institutions from becoming over-leveraged, and they provide a clear framework on accountability and detailed guidance rules on disclosure
New rules simplify foreign currency registration of round-trip investments and fundraising, while increasing the pressure and urgency on investors to rectify previous non-registration. Safe increases its focus and coordination while Mofcom uncertainties remain