Cross-border securities enter an era of comprehensive compliance: how can existing capital be safely withdrawn while avoiding fatal pitfalls?

This regulatory campaign, led by eight government departments, covers all sectors, the entire business chain, and all market participants. Unlicensed overseas entities conducting unauthorized operations within China will be completely shut down, leaving no room for侥幸 (wishful thinking or attempts to circumvent rules). During the two-year transition period, existing investors will only be allowed to sell or transfer out their holdings—not buy or transfer in new assets. For investors, the riskiest choice is not an orderly exit, but rather panic-driven transfers of assets to unlicensed overseas institutions that have not yet been explicitly targeted—thereby voluntarily forfeiting legal protections and stepping into a regulatory void. By addressing root causes, closing backdoors, and opening legitimate channels, cross-border investment in China is entering an era of comprehensive standardization.

Strolling along Financial StreetMay 26 17:54

China's securities regulator is intensifying scrutiny of cross-border stock trading, with a broad scope of investigation. Experts caution that more than just three brokerages are involved, and mainland investors' holdings could amount to RMB 2 trillion. V

Last Friday (May 22), China’s Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) strictly prohibited offshore institutions from illegally providing account opening and trading services in mainland China, and set a two-year deadline to fully unwind existing illegal business operations by such offshore entities. The move is expected to affect all financial institutions—including securities firms and banks—as well as internet information platforms and self-media outlets.

Sing Tao HeadlinesMay 24 13:30

Interpretation of the Eight-Ministry Joint Plan on Rectifying Cross-Border Securities Activities

Don't misinterpret this! The China Securities Regulatory Commission's crackdown on illegal cross-border stock trading is not targeting just three firms—it is a comprehensive regulatory campaign sweeping the entire cross-border investment industry, and no one can truly remain unaffected.

Gelonghui FinanceMay 23 13:23

Don't misinterpret this! The China Securities Regulatory Commission's crackdown on illegal cross-border stock trading is not targeted solely at three firms.

In fact, this round of regulatory action is not targeted solely at the three companies, but rather applies to all overseas entities conducting securities, futures, or fund-related business within China without prior approval, as well as their domestic facilitators.

Gelonghui FinanceMay 23 12:38

Guotai Junan International Secures Shareholder Backing for Dividends, Board and Capital Mandates

TipRanksMay 22 17:08

Express News | China's Securities Regulatory Commission and seven other government departments announced that, following two years of intensive rectification, measures to shut down illegal cross-border operations include prohibiting overseas institutions from conducting

BreakingsMay 22 16:12