Chinese groups given corporate bond all-clear

Chinese regulators have released guidance for commercial banks, allowing them to issue corporate bonds for the first time.

Chinese commercial banks mainly issue financial bonds, subordinated debt and hybrid capital bonds.

Jing Song

November 10, 2013

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) have announced guidelines that allow commercial banks to issue corporate bonds for the first time in an effort to expand options for cash-hungry banks to raise capital.

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