Eurizon Financial buys in Penghua

2007-04-19 10:05:22

Eurizon Financial Group, an Italy-based consortium, has signed an agreement to acquire a 49 percent stake in Penghua Fund Management.

China may allow enterprises to issue bonds via private placement

2007-04-18 13:45:02

China is studying permitting enterprises to issue bonds via private placement, said an official with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).

Sinopec launches convertible bond

2007-04-18 13:42:09

Top Asian oil refiner Sinopec Corp is selling a US$1.5 billion convertible bond, the largest-ever from a Chinese issuer.

Central Huijin to take over Everbright Group

2007-04-18 13:39:53

Central Huijin is expected to take control of China Everbright Group's banking unit China Everbright Bank via a capital injection.

Merchants Bank posts 88% profit growth

2007-04-18 13:36:28

China Merchants Bank reported net profits up 87.69 percent year-on-year to 7.1 billion yuan (US$923 million) last year.

Guotai Junan eyes Shanghai IPO

2007-04-18 13:33:30

Guotai Junan Securities Co, one of China's three biggest brokerages, is preparing for a Shanghai initial public offering (IPO) this year.

Chalco gets nod for A-share sale

2007-04-18 13:27:42

Aluminum Corp of China Ltd (Chalco), the nation's biggest maker of the metal, has received approval to sell shares in Shanghai.

Shanghai exchange investigates 280 suspect transactions in 2006

2007-04-18 10:14:49

Shanghai Stock Exchange investigated 280 suspect transactions in 2006, said a report released by the bourse on Monday.

Listed banks report net profits up 34%

2007-04-18 10:22:53

China's ten listed commercial banks garnered 170 billion yuan (US$22 billion) in combined net profits last year, up 34 percent.

Investors' interest helps 2 funds reap US$2.33b

2007-04-18 10:28:05

Hua An Fund Management Co and Lord Abbett & Co raised a combined 18 billion yuan (US$2.33 billion) on the first day of issuance.

China Southern lands better results

2007-04-18 09:55:43

China Southern Airlines Co narrowed its fourth-quarter loss 85 percent as gains from a stronger yuan countered higher jet fuel and borrowing costs.

China Life reports strong growth

2007-04-18 09:49:14

China Life Insurance Co saw its profit more than doubled last year, fueled by premium growth and higher investment return from the booming stock market.