Head of China Research - Forsyth Barr Asia, Forsyth Barr Asia

David Millhouse

Head of China Research - Forsyth Barr Asia

Forsyth Barr Asia

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China A-shares closed down almost 8% on Monday, on heavy volumes, the largest fall since February 2007. Whilst there were several negative announcements (corruption crackdowns, insider selling at SOEs, regulator speeding up IPO approvals), the KEY reason for the move was the margin trading suspension at three of the largest brokers in China. The brokers, banks and insurance sectors were all limit down. Below we look to explain:<ol><li>What changes to margin trading have been made, and the implications </li><li>How large margin trading in China is </li><li>Does this mean the government wants the stock market down </li><li>Our view on A-share market going forward </li></ol>

China A-shares closed down almost 8% on Monday, on heavy volumes, the largest fall since February 2007. Whilst there were several negative announcements (corruption crackdowns, insider selling at SOEs, regulator speeding up IPO approvals), the KEY reason for the move was the margin trading suspension at three of the largest brokers in China. The brokers, banks and insurance sectors were all limit down. Below we look to explain:What changes to margin trading have been made, and the implications How large margin trading in China is Does this mean the government wants the stock market down Our view on A-share market going forward 

This week's flash-crash in China: thoughts and implications

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Shaanxi International Trust Co., Ltd. provides a variety of non-banking financial services. The Company's services include trust deposits, trust loans, trust investment, security trading, financing and leasing, guarantee, and other related services. The Company also invests in real estate development.

Puyi Inc. provides wealth management services. The Company offers corporate finance and asset management services. Puyi distributes wealth management products both online and offline through our branch network in China.

Central China Securities Co., Ltd. is a securities company engaged in the brokerage, investment banking, investment management, and trading businesses primarily in China. The Company trades in stocks, funds, bonds, and commodity and financial futures on behalf of its clients; and provides margin financing, securities lending, and wealth management services.

Shanxi Securities Company Limited provides securities brokerage, securities investment consulting, securities proprietary trading, securities and asset management, and intermediary services for futures trading companies. The Company, through its subsidiaries, also provides stock and bond underwriting and sponsorship, commodities and financial futures brokerage services.

Huaxi Securities Co., Ltd. operates securities businesses. The Company provides securities brokerage, securities underwriting, asset management, credit trading, financing, and securities consulting services. Huaxi Securities also conducts fund underwriting and futures intermediate businesses.

Guolian Securities Co. Ltd. offers financial services. The Company provides securities brokerage, asset management, securities investment, margin trading, share transfer agency, and other financial services.

Sealand Securities Co., Ltd. operates as a securities brokerage company. The Company offers securities brokerage, securities investment consulting, securities trading, securities underwriting and sponsorship, securities asset management, and other services. Sealand Securities provides services in China.

Huaan Securities Co., Ltd. operates securities institutional brokerage businesses. The Company provides securities brokerage, investment consulting, asset management, margin trading, and other securities services. Huaan Securities also offers investment and financing solution services.

Pacific Securities Co., Ltd. provides securities brokerage, custodian, underwriting, trading and investment consulting services.

Southwest Securities Co., Ltd. operates in the brokerage, investment banking, asset management and the consulting services business.

Perpetual Limited is a financial services company that has two primary activities, wealth management services and corporate trust services. The Company provides funds management, responsible entity services, trustee services, executor services, financial planning, investment administration, superannuation, custody and registry services.

Capital Securities Corp. conducts a securities firm business.  The Company acts as a broker, underwriter, and dealer for financial securities.  Capital also provides loans for margin transactions and transfer agent services for financial securities.

WisdomTree, Inc. operates as an asset management firm. The Company offers sponsors exchange-traded funds and other financial products to retail and institutional investors, as well as develops digital products and structures, including digital funds, tokenized assets, and blockchain-native digital wallet. WisdomTree serves customers worldwide.

IBF Financial Holdings Co., Ltd. is a holding company.  Through its subsidiaries, the Company acts as a broker and dealer of short term bills, certifier, underwriter and guarantor of commercial papers, and broker for inter-bank call loans.  The Company also trades government bonds and provides financial consulting services.

BGC Partners Inc. is a global brokerage company servicing the financial and real estate markets. The Company provides a wide range of inter-dealer broker and commercial real estate services.

Mirae Asset Securities Co.,Ltd. provides comprehensive wealth management services. The Company offers fixed income securities brokerage, securities dealing, equity underwriting, and other services. Mirae Asset Securities also deals with mergers and acquisitions, foreign currency, and financial derivatives.

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. is an asset management company which provides investment management and related services to individuals and institutions. It offers financial solutions and products such as mutual funds, managed accounts, institutional, closed-end funds, Virtus variable insurance trust funds, and other portfolio. The company was founded on November 1, 1995, and is headquartered in Hartford, CT.

Haitong International Securities Group Ltd. provides brokerage and retail margin  financing, corporate finance, investment management, fixed income, currency and  commodities as well as structured financing products and services to domestic and international institutional clients and individual investors.

Haitong International Securities Group (665 HK)

Bursa Malaysia Bhd is a fully integrated exchange, offering a wide range of exchange-related services, including trading, clearing, settlement, and depository services. The exchange also offers information services related to the Malaysian securities market.

Intertrust N.V. is a provider of trust and corporate services. The Company provides a broad range of high-end legal and financial administrative services to corporations, funds, financial institutions, and private individuals around the world. Intertrust operates across the Americas, Europe, Aisa, and the Middle-East.

Northeast Securities Co., Ltd. provides securities brokerage, trading, underwriting, asset management, investment consulting, and other financial services.

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This week's flash-crash in China: thoughts and implications

China A-shares closed down almost 8% on Monday, on heavy volumes, the largest fall since February 2007. Whilst there were several negative...

David Millhouse

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