# Securities Regulation
Latest news and articles about Securities Regulation
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PwC to Pay HK$1 Billion Settlement Over Evergrande Audit Failures in Hong Kong
PwC Hong Kong has agreed to a HK$1 billion settlement with the SFC to compensate minority shareholders of China Evergrande Group following fraudulent audits for 2019 and 2020. The move aims to restore market integrity and marks a major escalation in auditor accountability within the region.
China’s Securities Regulators Tighten Grip with Retroactive Penalties Ahead of New Statute of Limitations
Chinese securities regulators are conducting rare retroactive enforcement actions, punishing brokers for violations committed over a decade ago. This aggressive 'cleanup' phase precedes new regulations arriving in mid-2026 that will standardize a two-year statute of limitations for such administrative measures.
China’s Regulatory Irony: Former CSRC Vice Chairman Prosecuted for the Very Crimes He Vowed to Crush
Former CSRC Vice Chairman Wang Jianjun is being prosecuted for taking massive bribes and abusing his power over IPO approvals and corporate financing. The case highlights a stark contrast between his public 'tough on crime' stance and his alleged role in systemic corruption within China's top securities watchdog.
Beijing Escalates Financial Crackdown as Former Top Securities Regulator Faces Prosecution
Wang Jianjun, the former vice-chairman of China's securities regulator, has been formally indicted for bribery following a top-level investigation. The charges allege he abused several high-ranking positions to secure massive illegal payments, highlighting Beijing's ongoing commitment to rooting out systemic corruption in the financial sector.