CD liberalization 'a step forward'2014-05-27
The People's Bank of China will allow commercial banks to offer large-denomination certificates of deposit to individuals and companies, a further step to free up interest rates, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Shanghai-HK stock markets linked2014-04-11
A pilot program to connect the Shanghai and Hong Kong stock markets has been approved by China's top securities regulator.

Five Chinese brokers granted online business access2014-04-08
Five brokerage firms in China have been given permission to pilot online securities business, marking the country's first official approval in the industry, Shanghai Securities News reported on Tuesday.

China grants more investment quotas to QFII, RQFII2014-04-01
China granted new investment quotas of 29 billion yuan(4.7 billion U.S.dollars)to qualified foreign institutional investors in March as the country moves cautiously to encourage capital flows.

Brokerages to get a boost over securities2014-03-28
Chinese financial authorities plan to relax supervision over the operation of securities by introducing a"negative list"into the industry, China Securities Journal reported on Thursday.

Private funds allowed to invest in A-share market2014-03-26
Chinese private offering funds can open security accounts and invest in the A-share market, according to a statement released by China Securities Deposito ry and Clearing Co Ltd on Tuesday night.

Premier urges capital market reforms2014-03-25
Premier Li Keqiang called on Tuesday for the building of a developed private equity market in China by canceling administrative approval procedures for product issuance.

China to push IPO reform2014-03-25
China is set to speed up its establishment of a multi-layered capital market, which will stimulate the real economy and help prevent financial risks, according to a State Council meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday.

CSRC announces rules for preferred company shares2014-03-22
The China Securities Regulatory Commission released on Friday rules for a pilot program allowing companies to issue preferred shares. It opens the way to raise funds and establish a multi-level capital market.

China tries out preferred shares2014-03-22
China on Friday unveiled rules for a trial program allowing companies to sell preferred shares, offering a fresh funding channel that could boost market vitality amid the ongoing financial reforms, analysts said.

Licenses granted to 50 fund managers2014-03-18
The first batch of 50 institutions have received licenses to engage in securities, private equity and venture capital investments, the Asset Management Association of China announced on Monday.

China easing financial leasing regulations2014-03-17
China's financial leasing sector, which has seen rapid growth in recent years, is set to embrace fewer regulatory restrictions, according to new rules released Monday by the country's top banking regulator.

Preferred shares pilot program to be launched2014-03-12
The China Securities Regulatory Commission(CSRC)is ready to launch a long-awaited pilot program allowing listed companies to issue preferred shares, three sources with direct knowledge of the policy told Reuters.

ChiNext refinancing rules to be released soon2014-03-12
The refinancing rules for listed companies on the Shenzhen-based Nasdaq-style ChiNext board have been completed and will be made public soon, according to a senior executive of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on Tuesday.