CSRC to unveil draft listing reforms; IPO freeze tied to pricing distortions from collective bidding.
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China News Alert Issue 281
SASAC plans asset company to merge underperforming SOEs, targeting 30–50 global players by 2010.
China News Alert Issue 280
CIRC drafting rules to allow qualified small and mid-sized insurers direct equity market participation.
SFC Approves Listing Rule Amendments to Extend Black Out Period for Annual Results to 60 Days
The SFC has approved amendments to the Main Board and GEM Listing Rules to extend the black out period for directors’ dealings prior to the publication of issuers’ annual results from one month to 60 days…
China News Alert Issue 279
China may let local governments issue bonds to fund ¥4T stimulus and boost infrastructure investment.
China News Alert Issue 278
Taiwan’s CPT enters mainland market via backdoor listing, acquiring 82% of Shenzhen-listed Mindong Electric.
HKEx Proposes Modification of the Black Out Period Extension and Moderates Position on Quarterly Reporting
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange) published a press release on 12 February 2009 setting out the revised proposals of its Listing Committee regarding the controversial extension of the black…
China News Alert Issue 277
Shanghai Stock Exchange issues new circular to guide listed company acquisition practices and compliance.
Changes to Designated Securities Eligible for Short Selling
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange) has announced that with effect from 12 February 2009 (Thursday), 25 additional securities will be eligible for short selling and 27 existing designated…
China News Alert Issue 276
China allows listed banks to trade bonds on stock exchanges, aiming to boost fixed-income markets.