The China Securities Regulatory Commission has issued a draft Provisions on the Classification Evaluation of Futures Companies for public consultation, revising its existing framework for classifying and supervising futures companies. The proposals are intended to support more effective supervision, better allocation of regulatory resources and higher supervisory efficiency, while encouraging firms to operate compliantly, focus on their core business, strengthen risk management and improve services to the real economy. The 44-article draft reflects changes in futures market conditions and the futures industry in recent years. It further clarifies the point-deduction standards used in classification evaluations, optimises the point-addition standards, and simplifies the evaluation process. The regulator is soliciting feedback from the public and will further revise and finalise the rules before issuing them for implementation.
China Securities Regulatory Commission 2025-06-13
China Securities Regulatory Commission launches consultation on draft rules revising futures company classification evaluation
The China Securities Regulatory Commission has released a draft Provisions on the Classification Evaluation of Futures Companies for public consultation, aiming to enhance supervision and regulatory efficiency. The 44-article draft updates classification standards, optimizes evaluation processes, and reflects recent changes in the futures market and industry. Feedback is being solicited to refine the rules before final implementation.