Banking and Finance Laws

Promulgated: November 11 2006Effective: December 11 2006Main contents: The Regulations comprise:Part One: General ProvisionsPart Two: Establishment and…

Promulgated: December 6 2006Effective: December 11 2006Interpreting authority: China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC)Applicability: These Guidelines…

Cinda Asset Management plans to securitize US$604 million of Bank of China's bad loans, reports the Financial Times. Cinda is a state-owned firm that specializes…

A comment by Wu Xiaoling, a People's Bank of China (PBOC) deputy governor, triggered the lowest US dollar fall in 19 months compared to the euro. Wu's…

These Regulations signify a big step towards opening to foreign investments in the PRC's banking industry. The establishment, registration, and business scope of foreign-invested banks are clearly set out.

How will the new PRC Anti-money Laundering Law limit or promote the business scope of financial institutions and foreign-invested enterprises?

Will the Circular on the Investment in the Equity Interests of Commercial Banks by Insurance Institutionsdiminish benefits for foreign investors? How will local insurers manage the new dimension of competition?

This Circular aims to enhance the investments of insurance capital. Insurance institutions may now invest in the equity of unlisted banks. Investment qualifications, withdrawal mechanism, and risk management are also covered.

How do the new Regulations for the Administration of Foreign-invested Banks, enacted to fulfil China's WTO commitment, affect business for domestic and foreign banks?