China Vows to Crack Down on Financial Fraud to Boost Stock Market
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China’s securities regulator, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), announced a renewed commitment to combat financial fraud on Friday.
The CSRC advocates harsher punishments for lawbreakers to restore confidence in the country’s struggling stock markets.
New Guidelines Against Financial Fraud:
The CSRC, in collaboration with five other government agencies, released comprehensive guidelines to address fraud in capital markets.
This initiative is the tardily in a series of efforts to tackle the persistent issue that undermines the integrity of the world’s second-largest stock market.
Focus on High-Profile Cases:
The announcement follows investigations into PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) auditing practices regarding China Evergrande Group.
Evergrande’s main China unit was recently found to have engaged in fraudulent activities, prompting a broader crackdown on corporate misconduct.
CSRC’s Statement:
The CSRC emphasized in its joint statement that “Financial fraud seriously disturbs capital market order and shakes investor confidence.”
The regulator vowed to “go after chief evils,” “punish accomplices,” and implement coordinated, systemic, and comprehensive measures against fraud.
Strengthening Legal Framework:
As part of its anti-fraud efforts, the CSRC is revising laws to ensure stricter penalties for violations. Notable changes include:
- Increasing the maximum fine for dishonest disclosures from 600,000 yuan ($82,568) to 10 million yuan ($1.38 million).
- Extending the maximum imprisonment for those violating disclosure rules from three to ten years.
- Imposing a 10-year imprisonment for intermediaries who publish false documents.
China’s securities regulator is intensifying its crackdown on financial fraud, aiming to restore market order and investor confidence.
By implementing harsher penalties and enhancing coordination among regulatory bodies, the CSRC hopes to deter fraudulent activities and bolster the credibility of China’s capital markets.
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