Tightening measures hurt foreign investors

2011-02-25 07:52:25

China's latest round of measures to curb property price growth has had a negative effect on foreign institutional investors, industry experts said on Thursday.

New loans to rural areas assured

2011-02-25 07:52:25

Regulator says it will closely watch lending to small enterprises

Sinopec's biggest bonds sale as rates rise

2011-02-25 07:52:25

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp is selling the world's biggest convertible bond issue of this year.

Reserve requirements raise becomes effective Thursday

2011-02-24 09:27:42

People's Bank of China, China's central bank, announced a raise in the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by 50 basis points Feb 18. The new standard became effective Thursday, Xinhua reported.

Private investors get bigger role

2011-02-24 07:51:38

China aims to widen the channels for private capital to encourage private investors to play a bigger role in rural financial institutions.

Shanghai sets property tax rates

2011-02-24 07:51:38

The Shanghai municipal government has announced details of property tax rates on Tuesday.

Hainan to boost growth with IPOs

2011-02-24 07:51:38

China plans to boost the economy of the southern island of Hainan by encouraging local companies to raise funds in the capital market.

Chinese tourists named top shoppers

2011-02-24 07:51:38

It used to be the Russians who splurged on tax-free shopping for authentic and luxury brands while traveling to European countries.

Gold, healthcare lead market rebound

2011-02-24 07:51:38

Stocks on the Chinese mainland rose as investors sought gold and healthcare companies as a hedge against inflation after violence escalated in Libya.

CBRC to set new rules for banking sector

2011-02-23 07:44:58

Criteria for capital adequacy, leverage and liquidity addressed

Collectors in high spirits

2011-02-23 07:44:58

Price of vintage Moutai soars, fueled by thirst for alternative investments

Libyan unrest drives stock decline

2011-02-23 07:44:58

Violence in Middle East and surging oil prices fan concerns that inflation will accelerate