China keeps IPOs on tight leash to protect policy goals

China’s government maintains strict control over the flow of IPOs in Shanghai and Shenzhen, unlike in developed markets, where privately owned stock exchanges enforce only minimum thresholds. The China Securities Regulatory Commission has rejected or ... ( read original story ...)

Shanghai stocks ease after c.bank raises market rates; HK up

SHANGHAI, Dec 18 (Reuters) - China's main Shanghai stock market slipped slightly on Monday morning, amid concerns over tight year-end liquidity after the central bank lifted interbank market rates. ** The People's Bank of China raised interest rates on ... ( read original story ...)

ANZ completes Shanghai bank sale, announces share buyback

ANZ Bank completed the sale of its stake in Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank Monday and announced plans for a Aus$1.5 billion (US$1.15 billion) share buyback with the funds. The lender agreed to offload its 20 percent holding in the company earlier this year ... ( read original story ...)