Financial Services Focus Group Quarterly Update – Q1 2018

The Q1 update focuses on the "Lianghui" (Two Sessions) and its significance to the financial services sector.

Financial Services Focus Group Quarterly Update – Q4 2017

2017 China GDP grew at 6.9%

Financial Services Focus Group Quarterly Update – Q3 2017

China's economy expanded at 6.8% in the third quarter of this year.

Financial Services Focus Group Quarterly Update – Q2 2017

China’s GDP increased by 6.9% in Q2 2017. Growth in China's economy in the past 6 months has beaten expectations as exports recover and property construction booms.

Financial Services Focus Group Quarterly Update – Q1 2017

China’s 1Q17 GDP grew at 6.9%, beating market expectations. The strong first quarter was attributed to export growth, the booming real estate market and an increase in infrastructure investment, leading to robust industrial production.

Financial Services Focus Group Quarterly Update – Q4 2016

China’s economic data for November 2016 suggests stable growth on better domestic and foreign demand with increases in industrial production, retail sales and fixed asset investment.

Upcoming Focus Group Meetings

FS and AE&M focus groups will hold their FG meeting in late February.

Financial Services Focus Group Quarterly Update – Q3 2016

In this update you will read: China’s 3Q16 GDP growth; the RMB has been formally included in the IMF’s Special Drawing Right basket; seven new FTZs announced; PBOC approved new guidelines approving the establishment of the onshore CDS market.

Financial Services Focus Group Quarterly Update – Q2 2016

Whilst the weakness of the pound and projects to slash corporate taxes can make the United-Kingdom appear more attractive, the uncertainty over European passports and more generally trade agreements will probably affect investment decisions

Financial Services Focus Group Quarterly Update – Q1 2016

In this Update you will read about Economic Development, Highlights from the 2016 National People’s Congress, Shift from Business Tax to VAT, Shanghai Insurance Exchange.