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Changes in insurance regulation: Mainland China / Hong Kong / Singapore / Indonesia / Vietnam

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On 12 January 2021, the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) issued the Regulating the Informatization Work of Insurance Intermediaries Measures (Insurance Intermediaries Measures), which took effect on 1...more

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China Forex Liberalization Unlocks Massive M&A Opportunities for Foreign Invested Enterprises

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On October 23rd, 2019, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (“SAFE”) issued a Circular on Further Promoting the Facilitation of Cross-border Trade and Investment (Hui Fa [2019] No.28) ("Circular 28"). The Circular 28...more

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Changes in insurance regulation: China / Hong Kong / Singapore / Indonesia / Vietnam - January - June 2019

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The tracker covers a range of developments including the Hong Kong Insurance Authority’s newly issued Guideline on Qualifying Deferred Annuity Policy, the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Guidance to Capital Markets...more

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China implements new foreign exchange rules in the Free Trade Zones

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Between July and August 2019, China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange ("SAFE") made one step forward towards China's comprehensive foreign exchange reform. The local branches of SAFE in China's 12 Free Trade Zones...more

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China Moves to Open Commodity Futures Trading to Foreign Participants

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Recent reports indicate that, pending regulatory approval, the Dalian Commodity Exchange in China will open trading to foreign participants in futures contracts on soybeans, soymeal, soy oil and palm oil. This is the latest...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

As President Xi’s Power Grows, So Does China’s Presence on World Stage

In October 2017 at the Chinese Communist Party National Congress, President Xi Jinping consolidated his hold on power and cemented himself as what many commentators are calling the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Selling to China: Four Key Questions All Private Equity Deal Teams Should Ask on an Exit

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Chinese acquirers are playing an increasingly important role as buyers of private equity sponsored companies — nearly 200 portfolio companies were sold to Chinese entities in 2016. However, in our view, measures taken by the...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

China’s New Foreign Exchange Control Rule on Outbound and Round-Trip Investment

Replacing Circular 75, Circular 37 simplifies the SAFE registration process for Chinese residents seeking offshore investments and financings, and it liberalizes cross-border capital outflow by Chinese residents. In addition,...more

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An Overview of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect

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The Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect (Stock Connect Scheme), a pilot programme for establishing mutual stock market access between Mainland China and Hong Kong, was announced in April 2014 by the China Securities Regulatory...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Shanghai Free Trade Zone: A Test Ground for the New Economic Reform Policies in China

Shanghai mayor Yang Xiong unveiled new plans to develop mainland China’s first free trade zone in Shanghai last January....more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

China’s SAFE Further Streamlines Forex Procedures for Foreign Direct Investment

On May 11, 2013, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (“SAFE”) issued the Provisions for Administration of Foreign Exchange Relating to Inbound Direct Investment by Foreign Investors ( “Circular 21”), effective May...more

Dechert LLP

Foreign Exchange Rules Related to Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (QFIIs) Released as Expected in China

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The QFII program, as a principal means for foreign investors to invest directly in China’s securities market, has undergone significant changes in the past year. Most recently, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange of...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

China 20/20 Legal and Regulatory Developments - January 2013

In This Issue: SAFE Issues Notice of State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Further Improving and Adjusting Foreign Exchange Policies Related to Direct Investment; SAFE Makes Revisions to Provisions on Foreign...more

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