Continue reading this on our app for a better experience

Open in App
Floating Button
Home News China Focus

China seeks more communication with US on overseas IPOs

Bloomberg
Bloomberg • 2 min read
China seeks more communication with US on overseas IPOs
CSRC reiterates a pledge to open up the country’s financial industry
Font Resizer
Share to Whatsapp
Share to Facebook
Share to LinkedIn
Scroll to top
Follow us on Facebook and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates.

China’s securities regulator called for talks with its American counterpart after the US Securities and Exchange Commission halted the initial public offerings of Chinese companies.

The China Securities Regulatory Commission is seeking to step up communication with the SEC to find a suitable resolution, it said in a statement Sunday, Aug 1, after the US regulator said it would suspend any Chinese IPOs until companies improved their risk disclosures. The Chinese watchdog called for mutual respect and collaboration on the issue.

In response to Beijing’s clampdown on private industry, SEC Chair Gary Gensler asked staff to seek additional disclosures from Chinese firms before signing off on their registration statements to sell stock. China had earlier proposed new rules requiring virtually all companies wanting to list in a foreign country to undergo a cybersecurity review, a move that would vastly increase oversight over its private enterprises.

The crackdown on overseas listings comes after Didi Global Inc. pushed ahead to list in the US, despite reservations from Beijing over the ride-hailing giant’s data security, Bloomberg News previously reported. Days after Didi’s debut, Chinese regulators announced a probe into the firm and removed its apps from Chinese mobile stores, driving a sell-off in the tech giant’s shares. The losses for American investors have fueled calls that the SEC increase oversight of Chinese IPOs.

China has all along adopted an open-minded approach to listing locations, the CSRC said, adding that the current scrutiny over certain industries is aimed at coordinating development and safety. The securities watchdog will carry out close communication with relevant departments to further improve transparency and predictability of policies.

In its statement, the CSRC also reiterated a pledge to open up the country’s financial industry and said that it sees the prospects for Chinese capital markets as predictable, sustainable and healthy.

Highlights

Re test Testing QA Spotlight
1000th issue

Re test Testing QA Spotlight

Get the latest news updates in your mailbox
Never miss out on important financial news and get daily updates today
×
The Edge Singapore
Download The Edge Singapore App
Google playApple store play
Keep updated
Follow our social media
© 2024 The Edge Publishing Pte Ltd. All rights reserved.