China bourses behind Asia’s lead in global IPO boom

Of the country's total funds raised, 56% was from Shanghai, making it Asia's top IPO destination. The boom is largely due to an acceleration in listing approvals. "The volume of new issue was at a historic high," said Edward Au, co-leader of the national ... ( read original story ...)

Shanghai stock market edges up, but blue-chip index down

SHANGHAI, Dec 26 (Reuters) - China's main Shanghai stock market rose slightly on Tuesday, but both the blue-chip index and the start-up board ChiNext dipped in holiday-thinned trade, as banking system liquidity remains relatively tight. ** Hong Kong market ... ( read original story ...)

China stocks down as bank liquidity tightens

SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Wednesday in thin trade and as liquidity in the banking system tightened. The Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate (SHIBOR), seen as the benchmark interbank rate, has been climbing higher. Three-month SHIBOR hit 4.8559 per cent on ... ( read original story ...)