China fund manager approvals plummet following new rules

Just two companies registered in May, down from 139 in previous month

20230607 Shanghai financial district file photo

Chinese authorities have tightened rules for companies seeking to register as private fund managers, concerned about growing financial risks in the lightly regulated industry. © Reuters

ZHANG YUKUN and YUE YUE, Caixin

Only two companies were allowed to register as private fund managers (PFMs) in China in May, down from 139 the previous month, as tighter regulations governing the $2.9 trillion industry took effect on the first day of May.

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