CSRC calls for comment on proposed derivatives trading supervision rules

As the CSRC points out, these measures are largely aimed at getting China’s over-the-counter derivatives market aligned with international standards, as agreed upon by G20 leaders in 2009. Just as was the case with the Futures and Derivatives Law, this piece of complementary regulation serves to ensure the development of a more sophisticated, robust, and secure Chinese derivatives market…
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CSRC issues draft of proposed rules to supervise futures firms

These measures, like the Measures for the Supervision of Derivatives Transactions, are complementary regulations that provide more detailed rules to implement the Futures and Derivatives Law, a key piece of legislation to build a more sophisticated capital markets system that aligns with international standards…
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CSRC issues administrative measures for the securities brokerage business

China’s securities sector has a bad reputation among domestic investors due to scandals involving a range of bad behavior, including misleading sales tactics, fraud, and unethical conduct. To be sure, regulators themselves are partly to blame because of their relatively lax oversight and weak protection of investors’ rights…
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PBoC extends CNY trading hours

More than 60 offshore banks and other financial institutions are CFETS members. Longer trading hours mean they can trade CNY – rather than offshore CNH – at more convenient times…
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