SHANGHAI, April 20 (Reuters) – China’s Orient Securities Co said it plans to buy 100% of smaller rival Shanghai Securities using cash and newly issued shares, as Beijing encourages consolidation in …
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China rolls out measures to promote green finance
BEIJING – China has unveiled a guideline on the development of green finance, outlining 19 important measures for key areas to promote the building of a beautiful China.
China leaves lending benchmarks unchanged for 11th month in April
SHANGHAI, April 20 (Reuters) – China on Monday left benchmark loan prime rates (LPRs) unchanged for the 11th consecutive month in April, in line with market expectations. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Solid …
Public consultation ends on China’s draft financial law, clearing path for first comprehensive finance basic law
The public comment period for China’s draft financial law ended on Sunday, marking a further step closer to the rollout of the country’s first comprehensive basic law for the financial sector.
China is rewiring its global supply chains — here’s why
China is repositioning Singapore as a strategic hub for finance, logistics and regional expansion — part of a broader push to build a more resilient network across Southeast Asia.
Chinese finance minister, central bank chief attend Work Bank, IMF meetings in Washington, urge multilateralism amid global challenges
Photo: People’s Bank of China website China’s finance minister and central bank chief traveled to Washington DC this week to attend meetings of the World Bank and the IMF, where they called for …
China expected to keep benchmark lending rates steady after strong GDP data
SHANGHAI, April 17 (Reuters) – China is expected to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for an 11th consecutive month in April, a Reuters survey showed, as robust first-quarter growth and a …
China Moves to Slow Yuan Rally by Cooling Fixing Volatility
China’s central bank is using its daily reference rate to temper the yuan’s rally as the currency’s outperformance during the Iran war fuels further bullish sentiment.
China Raises Overseas Loan Leverage Ratio for Banks
China has raised the leverage ratio for banks’ overseas loans to strengthen the role of financial services in supporting the real economy and facilitating trade and investment. Overseas loans’ …
China’s US$51 trillion savings help bonds to outperform during war
CHINA’S US$51 trillion savings glut has fuelled demand for its debt, entrenching its role as a haven as the Iran war drives global volatility. A basket of yuan-denominated high-grade debt, spanning …
China Considers Financial Aid for Airlines Hit by Oil Shock
China is considering financial relief and other measures for its struggling state-run airlines as the Iran war sends fuel costs soaring, according to people familiar with the matter, in what could be …
China to conduct 500-billion-yuan outright reverse repo operation
BEIJING, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — The People’s Bank of China on Tuesday announced that it will carry out a 500-billion-yuan (about US$72.89 billion) outright reverse repo operation on Wednesday to …
2026 Global South Financiers Forum held in Beijing
Pan Qingzhong, executive dean of Schwarzman College of Tsinghua University, speaks at the 2026 Global South Financiers Forum in Beijing, capital of China, March 25, 2026. The forum opened in Beijing …
