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China’s Securities Regulatory Commission permits QFIIs to trade stock index futures
Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
Sector: Investment Management
Jurisdiction: China
Published: 16 May 2011
Law Firm: Allen & Overy
Overview
On 4 May 2011, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) issued the Guidelines for Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors' Participation in Stock Index Futures Trading.
The guidelines, which came into force on the same day, allow qualified foreign institutional investors (QFIIs) to trade onshore stock index futures for hedging purposes.
The guidelines do not differ substantially from the consultation paper circulated by CSRC for public comment back in January 2011.
Allen & Overy delivers a breakdown of several key points from the guidelines surrounding stock index futures, hedging and other provisions.
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