China stocks fall despite fewer IPOs, big caps weigh

The Shanghai SE 50 Index, dubbed "China's nifty 50 index", dropped 1 percent, in contrast with a gain of 0.9 percent in the tech-heavy start-up board ChiNext. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) approved on Friday only four IPOs to raise up ... ( read original story ...)

China stocks fall even as IPO pace cools; Hong Kong also eases

The CSI300 index fell 0.5 percent, to 3,468.12 points at the end of the morning session, while the Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.5 percent, to 3,091.01 points. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) approved on Friday only four IPOs to raise ... ( read original story ...)

How Much Do You Know About China’s Stock Market?

Whether or not you’re considering jumping into China’s capricious markets, the expected MSCI decision is a good time to test your knowledge of the market: 1. The Shanghai Stock Exchange was re-established in what year? A. 1890 B. 1901 C. 1990 D. ( read original story ...)

Shanghai tightens grip of online lenders as scams increase

The Shanghai government has ordered online lending platforms to deposit their money with local banks within six months after they are registered with the local financial authorities, as China strives to root out risks stemming from the burgeoning sector. ( read original story ...)