China investments News

Anbang’s Former Chairman Goes on Trial, Accused of Masterminding $10.4B Fraud

A Shanghai court accused former Anbang Insurance Group Co. Chairman Wu Xiaohui of masterminding a 65.2 billion yuan ($10.4 billion) fraud, using unauthorized sales of investment-type policies to prop up the acquisitive company’s capital. The charges in court statements, which …

China’s Anbang ‘Committed’ to Overseas Units After Government Takeover

Anbang Insurance Group Co Ltd. said on Monday it fully supported the Chinese insurance regulator’s decision to temporarily take control of the company and remains committed to the development of its overseas subsidiaries. These are the first comments by Anbang …

China Seizes Control of Anbang; Acquisitive Chairman Faces Fraud Prosecution

The Chinese government on Friday seized control of Anbang Insurance Group Co. Ltd and said its chairman had been prosecuted, dramatically illustrating Beijing’s willingness to curtail big-spending conglomerates as it cracks down on financial risk. Anbang had violated laws and …

New China Rules Promote Fairer, Safer Overseas Investments by Private Companies

China’s powerful state planner on Monday issued new rules for overseas investment by private companies, aiming to stamp out instances of firms violating policies, engaging in unfair competition and poor safety and quality management. As Chinese companies take an increasingly …

Chinese Watchdog Weighs Relaxing Rules for Big Insurers’ Overseas M&A

China’s insurance regulator is considering an industry shake-up that could see the biggest and most solvent firms resuming an overseas expansion, while smaller, riskier insurers would come under tighter scrutiny. The plan being discussed would see the China Insurance Regulatory …

China Regulator Puts Brakes on Insurers’ 3-Year, $100-Billion Buying Spree

A regulatory clampdown on speculation by insurers and new limits on outbound capital flows are causing one of China’s most acquisitive industries to hit the brakes. Chinese insurers, after announcing almost $100 billion of deals over the past three years, …

China Plans to Lower Restrictions on Foreign Investment in Financial Services

China’s cabinet issued measures on Tuesday to further open the world’s second-largest economy to foreign investment, including easing limits on investment in banks and other financial institutions. China will lower restrictions on foreign investment in banking, securities, investment management, futures, …

Israeli Government Opposes Sale of Insurers to Chinese Investors: Source

Israel’s Finance Ministry opposes the sale of insurance companies to Chinese investors because it’s hesitant to put pension money in their hands, a senior government official said, a stance that could bode ill for Fujian Yango Group Co.’s bid to …

Chinese M&A to Continue Despite Regulatory, Policy Hurdles: A.M. Best

While Chinese companies have been increasing their overseas merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in recent years, there are signs that growth could slow in the coming year, as a result of uncertain economic outlook and evolving government policies in China …

Allianz to Launch Subsidiary in China to Target Overseas Investments: Sources

German insurer Allianz is setting up a wholly-owned unit in Shanghai to launch hedge funds that invest abroad, three sources said, as some foreign managers prepare for China to ease curbs on overseas investments aimed at stemming capital outflows. The …