Articles by Selena Li and Summer Zhen

China Probes Exposure of HK Units of Banks, Insurers to Local Gov’t Debt: Sources Say

China’s financial sector regulator is looking into the exposure of the Hong Kong units of domestic banks and insurers to the country’s local government debt, three sources with knowledge of the matter said, as part of its efforts to contain …

China’s Regulator Meets With Foreign Investors to Alleviate Concerns: Sources

China’s securities regulator met with representatives from top Western asset managers on Friday to reassure them about the country’s economic prospects, as its post-COVID recovery falters, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The China Securities and Regulatory …

China’s Financial Regulatory Revamp Raises Hope, but Some Concerns

A new Chinese financial watchdog will help bridge regulatory gaps but analysts and investors say the agency will consolidate power at the top and could introduce more state and party intervention. In a major shake-up, China will set up the …

Hedge Fund Elliott Sues London Metal Exchange for $456M Over Nickel Trading Halt

U.S. hedge fund Elliott Associates is suing the London Metal Exchange (LME) for $456 million for canceling nickel trades after chaotic trading in March that forced the exchange to suspend its nickel market, the LME said on Monday. The legal …

Ping An Insurance Profit Falls 29%

Ping An Insurance Group Co of China Ltd., the country’s largest insurer, on Friday reported its biggest annual profit fall since 2008 as the country’s property market soured, but said it expected such investment losses to ease in future. Ping …

China Instructs State Insurers to Review Exposure to Russia, Ukraine

China has told top state insurers to perform urgent checks on their exposure to Russia and Ukraine, as concerns swirl about the damage to the two economies amid intense fighting, according to two sources and documents seen by Reuters. The …