The release of several recent private equity-related regulations indicates the government's encouragement for increased foreign participation in this space. Shanghai's new Pilot Measures provide several new fund structures for offshore investors, but in order to advance the PE market regulators need to provide more guidance to address other challenges like fund-raising, partnership asset transfers, exits and taxes
A new set of rules heralds easier access to Chinese investments for overseas private equity funds
Qualified institutional investors given easier access to onshore markets
Doors are opening up for private equity (PE) investors, with Shanghai launching a new programme recently that addresses foreign exchange concerns and allows qualified foreign-invested funds to enter the market. However, for PE players, fundamental challenges remain
New regulations allow trading of private equity funds
The 2010 China Law & Practice Awards concluded a year of resurgent dealmaking resulting from the welcome return of investor bullishness
The 2010 China Law & Practice Awards concluded a year of resurgent dealmaking resulting from the welcome return of investor bullishness
Shenzhen encourages private equity investment.
Mofcom delegates approval power over foreign-invested holding companies and venture capital companies to lower-level authorities.
Mofcom delegates approval power over foreign-invested holding companies and venture capital companies to lower-level authorities.