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China's watchdogs' new unity makes them more effective

Financial regulators now have a common hymn sheet to sing from so will be more effective at pursuing Beijing's goals. This may set the scene for clashes with peers overseas.

January 03, 2018

China FX watchdog bares teeth on M&A financing

China’s foreign exchange regulator is toughening its stance on raising debt offshore by pledging domestic assets. The crackdown will slow outbound acquisitions.

August 06, 2017

Investors seek profit in Wanda sell-off

Banks may be curtailing their credit lines, but some bond investors view Wanda's recent rollercoaster ride as an opportunity to generate alpha.

July 19, 2017

Securities reformer Guo to lead bank watchdog

Former chairman of China's CSRC returns to financial regulatory work after spell as a provincial administrator.

February 23, 2017

China eyes expansion of bad loan ABS

Regulators look set to give more commercial banks the option of securitising their bad loans this year. But the move could weaken asset quality in the market.

January 25, 2017

Q&A: Andrew Sheng on regulating China

The former central banker and financial watchdog in Hong Kong talks to FinanceAsia about regulating China’s markets.

July 03, 2016

How China’s private banks can survive and thrive

China’s private banks have the makings of success and can help to fill the gap in SME lending but major challenges lie ahead, this year’s Boao Forum heard.

March 30, 2016

China needs a super-watchdog

China needs an overarching financial regulator to help maintain financial stability as the country opens up its capital account.

March 09, 2016

HSBC keeps China at arm’s length

The bank’s decision to keep its headquarters in London signals it will push ahead with its pivot to Asia but limit exposure to China’s markets and regulators.

February 15, 2016

Green bonds to develop jade hue

China set to carve out a dominant role in the global green bond market.

October 19, 2015