Banking and Finance Laws

Individual income tax on savings interest significantly reduced.

This law regulates investments in overseas securities by qualified domestic institutional investors and to protect the interests of investors. Parts Two and Three set out the requirements for being a qualified domestic institutional investor (QDII), and an oversea investment consultant. Part Four deals with the custody of assets, power and duties of a custodian, and the appointment of an overseas asset custodian. Part Five is concerned with the duties and transparency of the QDII. Part Six sets out the limit of fund management.

These Tentative Measures strengthen the administration of overseas investment of insurance capital, and to protect the interests of involved parties, whilst at the same time further relaxing overseas investment of insurance capital.

Recent legislation has filled the gaps in the PRC's qualified domestic institutional investor (QDII) regulations. Changes affect China's balance of payments and international relations.

The inaugural 2007 China Law & Practice awards are being given to recognize excellence in China's legal services field. China Law & Practice provides a definitive list of the top law firms serving the China market.

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