Finance & Economics

FISCAL SPENDING

New Measures Set to Rein in Regular End-of-Year-Surge in Government Spending

The Ministry of Finance wants to put an end to the annual spike in government spending that occurs at the end of every year.

Xi Si | 2010-03-31

INVESTMENT

A Close Look at CIC's Recent Investments

CIC has begun to focus on investment in private equity funds and domestic heavy industry.

Tian Yun, Ouyang Xiaohong | 2010-03-30

BANKING

Executive Pay at Chinese Banks to be Tied to Risk Management Performance

The China Banking Regulatory Commission is considering a plan that will link executive pay to a banker's ability to manage risk.

Cheng Zhiyun | 2010-03-10

BANKING

Ping An Group's Acquisition of 30% Stake in Shenzhen Development Bank Approved

Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd has reportedly received approval from the State Council to acquire a 30 percent stake in Shenzhen Development Bank (SDB).

Li Baohua and Ouyang Xihong | 2010-03-04

MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Audio: Interview with World Bank's Lead Economist

Listen below to the Economic Observer's interview with Ardo Hansson, lead economist at the World Bank's China office.

Zhang Feifei | 2010-01-15

STOCK MARKETS

China's Stock Markets Enter New Era

Major reforms to China's financial system are set to be introduced over coming months with the country's securities watchdog finally giving approval for trading to begin on the country's first stock index futures exchange and securities companies also being given permission to introduce margin financing services.

Huang Liming, Zhang Yong, Deng Meiling | 2010-01-14

MONETARY POLICY

Fine-Tuning or Policy Shift? - China Quickens Pace of Monetary Policy Tightening

Over the past week, the People's Bank of China has taken three steps to reduce the amount of money sloshing around in the country's financial markets.

Hu Rongping, Wang Yu | 2010-01-14