Tagged: south china morning post

Alibaba Continues Push for World Domination with Purchase of South China Morning Post

Internet juggernaut Alibaba opened their wallet a tiny bit and purchased the assets of the South China Morning Post (SCMP) last week. The company stated it was a strategic move in recognition of providing insight into one of the world’s largest economies. One of the… Read More

China Promotes Greater Support Of Crowdfunding For Startups To Encourage Entrepreneurial Economy

China recently noted that it will promote greater use of equity crowdfunding for startups to encourage entrepreneurship, according to a Cabinet document posted on the central government’s website, writes the South China Morning Post. Repeatedly, the Chinese government has stated its interest in stimulating employment in the state-dominated… Read More

‘Legal Risk Is the Biggest Risk’ When Using Crowdfunding, Says Country Garden CFO Wu Jianbin

  China has still not issued crowdfunding regulations, leading big developers to seek out legal advice when employing crowdfunding, according to a recent article in the South China Morning Post. Given that the mainland authorities have also not licensed any crowdfunding platform, industry experts suggest that the… Read More

Postal Savings Bank of China May Sell Minority Stake Before a Possible Listing

One of China’s largest lenders, and potentially one of the world’s largest, based on the number of branches, is in talks with potential investors about selling a minority stake before a possible listing, according to a recent article in the South China Morning Post. The Postal… Read More

Hong Kong, the (Solar) Spotlight Could Be On You. Are Regulations Holding You Back From Shining In It?

  Hong Kong could shine along the lines of the U.S. and London as a solar finance hub, if it weren’t for the city’s financial laws, writes Bryane Michael, senior fellow at the University of Hong Kong law faculty’s Asian Institute for International Financial Law,… Read More