China's anti-trust regime is still at an early stage of development. This month we have a look at the key features of China's legal environment for anti-trust issues, and compare it with legal regimes in more sophisticated jurisdictions.

Issued: January 24 2005Effective: as of date of issueMain contents: According to the Circular, when carrying out foreign exchange registration in respect…

Issued: December 30 2004Main contents: Institutions intending to issue bonds in the interbank bond market and bonds to be issued thereby shall both be…

Issued: February 28 2005Effective: as of date of issueInterpreting authority: China Insurance Regulatory CommissionApplicability: The Guidelines apply…

Under a recent crackdown by the State Administration for Foreign Exchange (SAFE), cross-border investments and related transactions of "domestic residents" of China are subject to tougher scrutiny, procedures and restrictions.

Issued: February 28 2005Effective: as of date of issueInterpreting authority: China Insurance Regulatory CommissionApplicability: The Guidelines apply…

Promulgated: February 17 2005Effective: as of date of promulgationMain contents: The revision reduces the registered capital requirement for establishment…

Issued: July 15 2004Main contents: If a foreign-invested enterprise proposes an early termination of a contract and the articles of association and dissolution…

New rules now allow commercial banks to establish fund management companies. What do the new rules mean for banks and how will this affect China's fund management industry?