What's Driving Shanghai's Bull Run?

The Shanghai stock market’s 20.1 percent year-on-year bull run may have been a surprise to many market watchers but it has its roots in a familiar range of policies periodically wheeled out by Beijing to breathe life into the economy. In January 2016 ... ( read original story ...)

Startup China Rapid Finance Poised for U.S. IPO

The Shanghai-based peer-to-peer (P2P ... citing people familiar with the matter. An IPO would add to the $91 million China Rapid Finance has already raised. Investors see major potential in peer to peer lending, given the size of the China market. ( read original story ...)

China stocks fall on tighter regulation, IPO worries; HK flat

SHANGHAI, Feb 27 (Reuters) - China stocks slipped on Monday after the securities regulator vowed to step up its campaign against speculation and hinted about loosening its grip on new share offerings - moves that would benefit the market in the long term ... ( read original story ...)

Shanghai Targets Fintech Lead in China with Blockchain Regulation

The head of Shanghai’s Financial Service Office has called for the legal regulation of blockchain technology the city looks to take the lead in the financial technology sector in China. Shanghai is aiming to become the leader in the blockchain technology ... ( read original story ...)