Head of China's securities regulator met with representatives from more than 30 brokerages and fund firms in early November.

  • Told economists and analysts to take into account the interests of the Party and the country when publishing research
  • senior economists from brokerages and fund companies signed a "Chief Economist Self-Discipline Proposal"

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Bloomberg have more here, makes for an interesting read.

  • Lu Zhengwei, chief economist of Huafu Securities Co., said he's among those who signed the agreement.
  • "To me, signing the agreement helps restore standards and is a step toward the healthy development of the industry," Lu said in an interview. "And you can still say what you want to say, but with more careful and neutral wording."

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