Chinese stock markets slide as investors panic (again)

Chinese shares suffered their worst fall in eight years on Monday as stock market turmoil returned to haunt the world’s second largest economy and analysts predicted more misery ahead for investors.

China Opens Interbank Bond Market Wider to Foreign Buyers

China issued new rules making it easier for big international investors to access its $5.7 trillion interbank bond market, a step forward toward opening its capital market as it seeks to promote the yuan as a reserve currency.

China is hoarding cheap oil in a fleet of supertankers

As Middle East oil producers drive prices lower and make life difficult for the U.S. fracking industry, one clear winner is emerging: China The world's second-largest economy become the top oil importer in April. The key reason? China is taking advantage of cheap oil to boost its strategic reserves.

China ‘triple bubble’ points to long slide for commodities

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — The “commodity super cycle” is dead. Now, it’s time to get used to the “commodity super down cycle, and China is the biggest reason why, warn strategists at Credit Suisse in a Thursday note.

China and Qatar buying London properties

The city's real estate has attracted four times more capital than New York -- the Number 2 choice of foreign governments.

China to give foreign banks easier market access

In a major bid to liberalise its banking sector, China has announced that it will lift a ban on foreign banks from opening more than one branch in a Chinese city, a move which could lead to Indian banks setting up more branches in the country.

Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund Adds Stocks in Europe to South Africa

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the world’s biggest sovereign wealth funds, said internal money managers allocated more assets to European and South African equities last year.

China sets ownership limits on Hong Kong-Shanghai cross-border stock investment

SHANGHAI, June 16 (Reuters) - China has specified ownership limits for overseas investors buying shares in companies listed in China via the recently announced Hong Kong-Shanghai cross-border stock investment pilot programme.

China confident it has done enough to keep growth above 7 percent

(Reuters) - China has stepped up efforts to stop quarterly economic growth falling towards 7 percent and thinks it has been successful for now after preliminary signs that a rapid slowdown has been arrested, sources involved in policy discussions say.

Vietnam Stocks Lure Foreign Investors as Locals Spur Selloff

Foreign investors took advantage of Vietnam’s biggest stock-market retreat since 2001 to boost their holdings in a bet that losses spurred by escalating tensions with China will prove short-lived.

China Stimulus Decision Looms as Investment Slows

China’s weakest start to a year for investment growth since 2001 and unexpectedly slow industrial production add pressure for economic stimulus, just as Premier Li Keqiang signals he wants to avoid such a move.

Hedge Funds Raise Gold Bull Bets as Paulson Holds: Commodities

Hedge funds raised bullish gold wagers to a three-month high as signs of slowing U.S. economic growth spurred demand for haven assets. Billionaire John Paulson maintained his bullion holdings last quarter.

BRICS economies grappling with midlife crisis, says Roubini

The American economist said the BRICS nations failed to implement second-generation structural reforms that are more micro-based and boost productivity growth.

Citic Hedge Fund Will Focus on Yuan, Other Emerging Currencies

Former FX Concepts LLC executives Robert Savage and Ron DiRusso are starting a hedge fund with Citic Capital Holdings Ltd. that will trade emerging-market currencies with a specific focus on the Chinese yuan.

China edges US out as biggest trader?

BEIJING: China may have surpassed the United States to become the world's biggest trading nation as its foreign trade crossed the $4-trillion mark in 2013.

China to probe use of foreign currency in trade finance

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese regulators will clamp down on banks' and companies' use of foreign currency for trade finance by ensuring that trade deals are authentic and by monitoring for unusual cross-border cash flows, state media reported.

China to let private investors hold up to 15% in state firms: Report

SHANGHAI: China will allow private investors to buy up to 15 percent stakes in state-own enterprises (SOEs), the official China Daily reported, as Beijing moves to leverage private funds to avoid having to bail out heavily indebted state owned firms.

China aims to triple minimum capital level for new foreign banks: Paper

SHANGHAI: China's banking regulator plans to more than triple the minimum registered capital requirement for new wholly-owned foreign banks and joint-venture banks, a state-owned newspaper reported on Wednesday.

Malaysia Sovereign Wealth Fund Buys 4.95% Stake in Beijing Water

The Malaysia state investment fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd acquired almost 5 percent of Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd. (371) for $152 million to expand in China, making it the company’s third-largest shareholder.

China among world's top three investors in 2012: Government

China became one of the world's top three investors for the first time last year as its foreign investment soared to a new record, the government said Monday.