Highlights of the new PRC securities law
Journal of Investment Compliance
ISSN: 1528-5812
Article publication date: 26 November 2020
Issue publication date: 11 May 2021
Abstract
Purpose
To introduce the Securities Law of the People's Republic of China (the “Securities Law 2019”) revised on 28 December 2019, and provide a detailed analysis on its key implications to the securities regulatory regime and market activities, especially securities issuance and trading activities in China.
Design/methodology/approach
This article starts from a historical overview of the Securities Law and its several revisions and amendments, highlights the notable core revisions in the Securities Law 2019, analyzes the key legal and regulatory impacts to the securities-related activities and market players, and finally, provides an outlook to the future developments of securities regulatory regime in conformity with the Securities Law 2019.
Findings
This article concludes that the revisions made to the Securities Law 2019 cover a broad range of issues including the issuance and trading of securities, acquisition of a listed company, information disclosure, securities registration and settlement, etc. Such revisions to the Securities Law will lead to far-reaching and profound implications on the securities regulatory system and industry practice in China.
Practical implications
The Securities Law 2019 attracts broad attention from securities market players as well as relevant professionals of the industry, including securities lawyers. As this is a novel and hot topic within the industry, it is important for securities lawyers to keep on track.
Originality/value
High-level guidance from experienced lawyers in the Capital Markets and Financial Regulation practices.
Keywords
Citation
Yang, T., Chen, Y., Zhang, S., Qiao, V., Wang, Z. and Zheng, S. (2021), "Highlights of the new PRC securities law", Journal of Investment Compliance, Vol. 22 No. 1, pp. 20-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOIC-07-2020-0012
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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