China Dashboard – June 2022

  • Banks, Brokerage, cross border, FMCs, Institutions, Markets, PFMs, Regulators, Trusts
This Dashboard will examine key developments onshore from the month of May, including: Coordinating economic stimulus Cross-border enhancements New FMC regulations Updated investment scope for insurers National Pension Insurance Company product debut Aside from these key takeaways, we will also provide a quick analytical update on all sectors of the Chinese financial services industry. Please […]
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China Dashboard – May 2022

  • AUM, Banks, Brokerage, CCB Pension, cross border, ETFs, Fixed Income, FMCs, Greater China, Institutions, Liquidity, Markets, pension, PFMs, QDII, Regulators, Tax-deferred pension, Trusts, Wealth Management Connect
This Dashboard will examine key developments onshore from the month of April, including: Upgrades to tax-deferred pensions First quarter fund flows CSRC fund industry roadmap PCAOB concessions Reserve ratio adjustment Aside from these key takeaways, we will also provide a quick analytical update on all sectors of the Chinese financial services industry. Please note that […]
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China Dashboard – April 2022

  • Brokerage, Brokers, cross border, FMCs, FSDC, Institutions, Insurers, JVs, Markets, pension, private funds, Regulators, Stock Connect
This Dashboard will examine key developments onshore from the month of March, including: Regulators move to stabilize financial markets Fidelity winds down onshore private funds 2021 FMC profits Macro environment PBoC profit transfer Aside from these key takeaways, we will also provide a quick analytical update on all sectors of the Chinese financial services industry. […]
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China Dashboard – February 2022

  • AUM, BlackRock, Brokerage, BWMPs, FMCs, IM WFOE, Inbound, Insurers, MMFs, PMs, Regulators, WFOE
This Dashboard will examine key developments onshore from the month of January, including: MMF liquidity management PBoC rate adjustments Insurance solvency revisions Digital economy extension of 14th five-year plan ETF asset growth Aside from these key takeaways, we will also provide a quick analytical update on all sectors of the Chinese financial services industry. Please […]
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China Dashboard – March 2021

  • AUM, Brokerage, BWMPs, Fundraising, JVs, Mutual Funds, outbound, pension, WFOE
This Dashboard will examine key developments onshore from the month of February, including: MoHRSS pension commentary Interest builds around further outbound upgrades Foreign holdings top USD1tr Producer inflation outpaces consumption Global groups target multiple market entry points Aside from these key takeaways, we will also provide a quick analytical update on all sectors of the […]
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(China Alert) Brokerage: Stick or twist

  • Brokerage
-We believe majority ownership of brokerages is already within sight for several foreign firms -Stakeholder politics may be a tough hurdle to clear -Positioning among foreign rivals may be even tougher Update: Ownership reform in China is taking place across many financial sectors. Now it’s the brokerage’s turn. Parallel to this reform, we are seeing […]
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Z-Ben China Dashboard – December 2015

  • Banks, Brokerage, mutual fund, Trusts
An overview of the Chinese financial sector of December 2015 that covers topics including: fund flows, regulatory updates, cross border activities, capital markets, insurance sector, mutual fund sector, banks, trust sector, brokerage sector and private (hedge) funds. Key headlines include: Malaysia receiving RQFII quota, IMF adds RMB to SDR basket, and the first ever fine issued to a […]
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(China Alert) China’s brokerage industry: New opportunities

  • Brokerage
·Domestic institutional demand for broker services is growing ·Prime brokerage will be a key business line for global firms in China ·Challenges for foreign firms remain but opportunities are emerging Update: Recent regulatory enforcement actions affecting major domestic brokerages and the announcement of HSBC‘s majority foreign-owned joint venture (JV) securities company have shone a light […]
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(China Alert) China brokerage ownership: Shaken and stirred

  • Brokerage, JV
·HSBC’s unique brokerage JV highlights deficiencies in the industry ·Industry shifts and ownership liberalization are on the horizon ·Control is the critical issue for all foreign participants Update: CSRC has now accepted HSBC’s majority-owned brokerage joint venture (JV) application. This should be the beginning of a shake-up in the fragmented mainland securities industry that has […]
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