Historical Organization
China Securities Regulatory Commission
China Securities Regulatory Commission
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Organization Timeline
Pilot begins to convert non-tradable shares in listed companies
📅 9 May 2005China launched a pilot to address the split-share structure that left many state-owned shares non-tradable. The reform was intended to align shareholder incentives and deepen capital markets;...
Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect begins trading
📅 17 November 2014The cross-border program allowed investors in Shanghai and Hong Kong to trade selected shares through linked exchanges. It was a major step in the internationalization of China’s capital markets,...
Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect begins
📅 17 November 2014The link allowed eligible investors to trade listed shares across the two markets under quotas and regulatory controls. It deepened cross-border finance without full capital-account liberalization,...
Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect launches
📅 5 December 2016The second major stock-market link extended cross-border investment channels and reinforced Hong Kong’s intermediary role. The program permitted controlled flows across markets but stopped short of...
Shanghai Stock Exchange launches the STAR Market
📅 22 July 2019The new board began trading to finance technology and innovation-focused companies with more flexible listing rules. The move reflected efforts to deepen domestic capital markets and reduce reliance...
Ant Group IPO is suspended shortly before listing
📅 3 November 2020Chinese regulators halted the planned listing after new financial rules were announced, marking a major turn toward tighter oversight of platform finance. The episode exposed tension between privately...
China announces broad economic stimulus measures
📅 24 September 2024The People’s Bank of China and financial regulators announced rate cuts, liquidity support, and property-market measures to stabilize growth and confidence. The package reflected the central role of...
China outlines growth and innovation policy priorities for 2026
📅 6 March 2026Senior officials described policies for growth, innovation and trade, including efforts to attract investment and improve market conditions. These measures reflect Beijing’s response to external...
Guidelines increase oversight of private investment funds
📅 5 June 2026The guidelines seek stronger oversight of private investment funds, which now account for a significant share of A-share trading. The move reflects a maturing and more regulated capital market,...