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Can the U.S. and China Resolve the Tussle Over Audit Inspections?

Can the U.S. and China Resolve the Tussle Over Audit Inspections?

Beijing's crackdown on overseas listings might help the countries avoid a U.S. ban on China-based issuers.

By Drew Bernstein | March 3, 2022

SEC Issues Risk Disclosure Guidance for Chinese Issuers

Risk & Compliance

SEC Issues Risk Disclosure Guidance for Chinese Issuers

“Recent events have highlighted the risks associated with investing in companies that are based in or that have the majority of their operations" in China.

By Matthew Heller | December 22, 2021

U.S. Cracks Down on Chinese Tech Firms

U.S. Cracks Down on Chinese Tech Firms

The Treasury Department added eight companies to an investment blacklist for supporting Beijing’s repression of the Uyghur minority.

By Matthew Heller | December 17, 2021

SEC Finalizes Rules on Chinese Issuers

SEC Finalizes Rules on Chinese Issuers

The commission will use the rules to apply a law that allows it to delist issuers for failing to open their books to the PCAOB.

By Matthew Heller | December 3, 2021

Yahoo Pulls out of China After 22 Years

Yahoo Pulls out of China After 22 Years

The internet services provider cited "the increasingly challenging business and legal environment in China."

By Matthew Heller | November 2, 2021

China Urges Repayment of Offshore Debt

Credit & Capital

China Urges Repayment of Offshore Debt

Beijing addressed concerns over bond defaults by Chinese property developers that "have spooked international investors."

By Matthew Heller | October 27, 2021

Startups Need a Grasp of U.S. Trade Controls

Startups Need a Grasp of U.S. Trade Controls

Export control requirements, economic sanctions, foreign ownership rules, import restrictions — cross-border trade continues to get more complex.

By Vincent Ryan | October 21, 2021

Probe Faults World Bank Over China Ranking

Probe Faults World Bank Over China Ranking

An internal investigation finds management pressured staff to alter data in the bank’s Doing Business report to placate China.

By Matthew Heller | September 17, 2021

COVID Delays Apple’s Production Shift Away from China

COVID Delays Apple’s Production Shift Away from China

The tech giant is slowing plans to move production to Vietnam as border controls tighten to contain new variants of coronavirus outbreaks.

By Lauren Muskett | August 18, 2021

China Retail Sales Increase Only 8.5% in July

China Retail Sales Increase Only 8.5% in July

The Chinese economy's recovery from the pandemic is "losing steam as businesses grapple with higher costs and supply bottlenecks."

By Matthew Heller | August 16, 2021

SEC to Tighten Disclosure Rules for Chinese Firms

Risk & Compliance

SEC to Tighten Disclosure Rules for Chinese Firms

“The disclosures of U.S.-listed Chinese companies have not met the threshold of disclosure for other companies headquartered in the U.S."

By Matthew Heller | July 30, 2021

Regulators Can and Will Crack Down on Crypto

Risk & Compliance

Regulators Can and Will Crack Down on Crypto

In a recent note to clients, UBS Bank said that regulatory crackdowns could pop the “bubble-like” crypto markets.

By Lauren Muskett | July 7, 2021

China Cryptocurrency Warning Leads to Crypto Selloff

China Cryptocurrency Warning Leads to Crypto Selloff

Bitcoin dropped under $40,000 for the first time in three months, losing 15% of its value overnight.

By Lauren Muskett | May 19, 2021

PCAOB Proposes Rule for Foreign Audit Inspections

PCAOB Proposes Rule for Foreign Audit Inspections

The rule provides a framework for implementing a new law that could result in the delisting of Chinese companies from U.S. exchanges.

By Matthew Heller | May 14, 2021

Time for CFOs to Spark Up Relationships in China

Time for CFOs to Spark Up Relationships in China

Companies lacking a robust China re-engagement strategy risk paying a price in missed opportunities.

By Lauren Muskett | May 4, 2021