Private Equity and Venture Capital

Full disclosure of investment risks and potential losses required by capital-raising parties

A new government circular has mandated nationwide filing for all private equity funds. Although the first national rule to regulate PE funds in China is a step forward, crucial questions remain unanswered

NDRC issues the first nationwide circular on private equity investment enterprises regulating the establishment of equity investment enterprises and limitation on the number of investors.

China has become one of the most attractive markets for private equity firms. But when problems occur, what options do investors have to enforce their rights?

Fujian tightens administration on fund raising in the name of equity investment enterprises.

New national regulations allow debt-for-equity swaps to be registered with AIC authorities. Their impact will be widespread

The Catalogue has been revised since the 2007 revision. Venture investment enterprises and intellectual property services are added to the encouraged category while the manufacture of assembled automobiles is removed from the category.

Private equity and venture capital funds are only allowed to target qualified investors that satisfy the requirements of new rules

Central government finances may directly invest in venture investment enterprises.