Finance
China regulatory chief’s appointment indicates tightening, reforms on cards
The Chinese securities watchdog’s new head, “Broker butcher” Wu Qing, has lost no time in tackling the turmoil that has rocked the country’s stock markets, after it hit five-year lows this month, unveiling a slew of proposals aimed at reviving market confidence.
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) said late on Monday that its newly-appointed chairman Wu Qing led a host of meetings immediately after the Lunar New Year holiday to discuss topics around regulating and preventing risks in the country’s capital markets, as well as promoting their “high-quality growth”.
Wu Qing, a veteran official with experiences across regulators and exchanges, earned his moniker after he cracked down on brokers for regulation breaches during his time as director of risk management office at CSRC in 2005-2009.
He then handled asset management companies’ illegal trading cases as director of the fund department. His background contrasts with that of previous CSRC chairmen who were mostly SOE banking veterans.
The post-holiday meeting was attended by a wide range of participants including academics, officials from listed companies, privately-owned companies that are preparing to go public, brokerage firms, private equity firms, financial and legal advisory firms and foreign-owned companies.
The meeting proposed tightening the vetting process for IPOs, greater regulatory scrutiny of listed companies, and stricter weeding out of unqualified candidates. This will help to “fundamentally improve” the quality of public companies and generate better investment returns, a post-meeting statement said. The healthy development of China’s capital markets is of crucial importance to investors, it said, reflecting the issue of investor confidence.
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The watchdog also vowed to standardise transactions in various asset classes, in a bid to improve the fairness of the trading system. It also proposed to develop the country’s investment institutions and inject more medium and long-term capital into the stock markets.
“The capital market has wide implications, and the more complex and severe the situation is, the more open we should heed advice and pool wisdom,” the CSRC said in the statement.
“The CSRC will treat all feedback, suggestions and criticism with seriousness, and make sure to execute anything that has proven to be feasible. For those that cannot be executed right away, we will make sure to communicate and respond to the market concerns in time. We will join forces to foster the healthy development of the capital markets.”
Wu, a banking and regulatory veteran with a PhD in economics, was appointed the chairman and party chief of the CSRC on February 7, replacing Yi Huiman after he failed to end a rout in the country’s US$8 trillion stock market. The carnage saw around US$5 trillion in market value being wiped off from its peak in 2021, with piecemeal support measures providing little relief.
Before his elevation as CSRC head, Wu ran the Shanghai Stock Exchange and served as the deputy party chief of the financial centre of Shanghai. His earlier stint at CSRC saw him take charge of fund and institutional supervision, as well as risk disposal for securities companies.
“Wu is likely to continue to enhance regulatory tightening in capital markets and the securities industry, considering his experience as well as the key tone of the Central Financial Conference in November 2023,” said Jefferies analysts in a note.
Wu has already indicated he means business. Two days after his appointment, the CSRC imposed a 4 million yuan (US$555,748) fine on S2C Ltd, a Shanghai-based semiconductor company, for inflating its earnings in its listing application. On the same day, the securities watchdog also fined employees at China Merchant Securities a total of 81.2 million yuan for illegal stock trading.
“We think this new appointment suggests China intends to strengthen supervision and crackdown on illegal activities in the capital markets,” said Everbright Securities in a note. “This aligns with CSRC’s 2024 work conference, which prioritised investor-oriented principles and risk prevention. Moreover, we expect Wu to be tasked with further financial reforms and opening up in Shanghai as well as financial support for sci-tech innovation, where the Star Market will continue to be the place for pilot measures.”
Finance
Hyundai Capital Services Marks Another Major Milestone, Launches Hyundai Finance in Australia
SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Capital Services (“Hyundai Capital” or the “Company”), the financial subsidiary of the Hyundai Motor Group, announced today launch of its finance options for Hyundai Motor Company in Australia. This launch marks another significant milestone for the Company, with Australia being the 12th overseas financial subsidiary of Hyundai Capital.
Hyundai Capital Australia Pty Ltd (“HCAU”) aims to offer products tailored to the passenger vehicles of Hyundai dealerships and Genesis showrooms in Australia. HCAU has started servicing and providing exclusive financial solutions for Genesis in October. This launch of Hyundai Finance, together with Genesis Finance, marks the beginning of HCAU’s drive of auto financing business in Australia.
Leveraging the global credit ratings of Hyundai Motor Company, HCAU designed competitive rate loan products for its customers and introduced flexible and personalised financial services tailored to each vehicle.
For example, the Guaranteed Future Value* (“GFV”) is HCAU’s premier offering for the Australian market. The GFV loan guarantees a minimum resale value of the vehicle, which enables to lower monthly payments compared with traditional financing, making Hyundai vehicles more accessible with flexible end of term options. When the loan matures, customers can choose to:
- Trade-in: the vehicle’s value is used towards repaying the loan. If the trade-in value is higher than the GFV, the positive equity can be used towards a new vehicle.
- Keep: pay the GFV amount to own the vehicle outright.
- Return: return the car with no further payments, provided it meets the agreed upon fair wear and tear and kilometres driven conditions.
HCAU seeks to lead the auto financing market in Australia with its seamless and convenient digital financing services. With the global IT system developed and implemented by Hyundai Capital, HCAU offers a streamlined, digital finance application process. HCAU has improved the efficiency of its underwriting process through online document submission and system auto-approval functionality. Furthermore, HCAU introduced an AI chatbot service that operates 24/7, enhancing customer convenience to the next level.
“We are proud to introduce our full offering of auto financing products and services to our Australian customers who are already using or looking to purchase a Hyundai or Genesis vehicle at their respective dealerships,” said Hyung-Jin David Chung, CEO of Hyundai Capital. “With our strong partnership with Hyundai Motor Group, Hyundai Capital Australia will offer highly differentiated products and services to meet all of our customers’ needs.”
He added, “Hyundai Capital will continue to expand its business reach in key strategic markets to promote Hyundai Motor Group’s global sales growth.”
* GFV is for approved applicants only and is subject to fair wear and tear and kilometres driven conditions. Applicable terms, conditions, fees, charges and lending criteria apply.
SOURCE Hyundai Capital
Finance
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge highlights holiday-shortened trading week: What to know this week
Stocks drifted higher leading into the shortened trading week that includes the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) gained nearly 2% for the week while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) and tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) added over 1.5%.
In the week ahead, a fresh reading on the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, will highlight the economic calendar. Updates on third quarter economic growth and housing activity are also on the schedule.
In corporate news, quarterly results from Zoom (ZM), Dell (DELL), Best Buy (BBY), CrowdStrike (CRWD), and Macy’s (M) are likely to catch investor attention.
Markets will be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving, and Friday’s trading session will end early at 1 p.m. ET.
Recent sticky inflation readings have raised questions about whether the Fed will cut interest rates in December and how much the central bank will lower rates over the next year.
Earlier this month, the “core” Consumer Price Index (CPI), which strips out the more volatile costs of food and gas, showed prices increased 3.3% in October for the third consecutive month. Meanwhile, the “core” Producer Price Index (PPI) revealed prices increased by 3.1% in October, up from 2.8% the month prior and above economist expectations for a 3% increase.
On Wednesday, Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman expressed concern that the Fed’s progress toward 2% inflation has “stalled” and the central bank should proceed “cautiously” when lowering interest rates.
“We have seen considerable progress in lowering inflation since early 2023, but progress seems to have stalled in recent months,” Bowman said in a speech at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches.
Read more: Jobs, inflation, and the Fed: How they’re all related
Economists expect more signs of that stalling in Wednesday’s Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) release. Economists expect annual “core” PCE — which excludes the volatile categories of food and energy — to have clocked in at 2.8% in October, up from the 2.7% seen in September. Over the prior month, economists project “core” PCE at 0.3%, unchanged from September.
Bank of America Securities US economist Stephen Juneau wrote in a research note that a print in line with expectations will “certainly lead Fed participants to reassess their inflation and policy outlook.”
“That said,” he added, “we still expect the Fed to cut rates by 25bp in December, but the risk appears to be tilting towards a shallower cutting cycle given resilient activity and stubborn inflation.”
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Weekly finance Horoscope November 24 to November 30, 2024: Aries find success in investments; Cancer sees long-held goals materializing – Times of India
Aries
Though things would get better with time, the first half of the week might not deliver any appreciable cash benefits. Some entrepreneurs could find now to be the perfect time to launch fresh projects. You might pay off a bank loan and even clear outstanding bills. Though be sure to have professional guidance, success is probably in the stock market and speculative projects, so it is a good time to think about major investments.
Taurus
Your financial condition will be strong, which will help you to reach significant targets. This is the right moment to proceed with ideas to buy a new car or house. Some ladies might also buy jewellery. Resolve any money issues with a friend or sibling in early part of the week. It’s also a good time to raise money for your company; entrepreneurs might come across chances to land financial agreements with promoters.
Gemini
Your financial situation will let you make wise selections. You probably will find riches arriving from many different sources. For sound financial management, think about speaking with a professional. Women might inherit land or pay off all outstanding debt. You could also have to budget for your child’s schooling. Before completing any new partnership agreements, business owners should wait one day or two.
Cancer
Today you will find a decent wealth flow. You could realize several long-cherished goals when money pours in. These days you might get a car as well as some electrical appliances. Good time to donate money to a charity is the second part of the day. Investors in stock, trade, and speculative company will make good profits.
Leo
Though there won’t be any major financial issues, you should nevertheless keep careful with your expenditure. Good returns on previous investments will let you employ this money to seize fresh prospects. Some Leos will work out a financial problem with a pal. Talk about money carefully with siblings to avoid possible conflicts. Business owners will be successful in today’s fund raising and clearing of all outstanding debts.
Virgo
You can run with small financial problems that might compromise wise financial decisions. Think of wise trade, stock, or land investments. You can also get an inheritance meant to help with your finances. For money management, speaking with a financial professional could help. A few Virgos will work out a financial dispute with a brother. Later in the day you could perhaps decide to buy a new house or renovate your current one.
Libra
You might have small financial problems, so you should control your expenditure closely. Steer clear of costly goods and be careful while handling money for others. Some Libras can come across family conflicts about land today. You might also donate money for charity, especially in the afternoon. Dealing with assets and investments, be deliberate and patient.
Scorpio
You will not run out of money, which will help you to readily handle daily problems. New commercial alliances will provide consistent financial flow. Your spouse’s family might provide financial help as well as probably approval for a bank loan. Now is a fantastic moment to follow your ideas for trying your luck in stocks or trade.
Sagittarius
Today your financial situation will be strong, which will let you think about purchasing or selling real estate. Donations for charities would be best during the second half of the day. Now is a great time to start trying your luck in stocks, trading, or speculative enterprise. Some women will take care of family finances. Those in business selling technology, fashion accessories, or transportation will find good profits.
Capricorn
Expect financial possibilities today with reasonable returns on past investments. Buying electronic gadgets is best done in the later part of the day. Though you should perform careful study before making any major decisions, think about investing in property or speculative projects. Usually with the aid of their partners, entrepreneurs will find money; clients may pay any outstanding debts, therefore relieving financial burden.
Aquarius
Feel free to buy basics like household appliances. Businesspeople might get money from overseas, and right now real estate is a good investment. Anticipate more costs; so, it would be advisable to see a professional financial advisor. You could also settle a legal matter; the later part of the day is appropriate for giving someone in need cash assistance. Get ready for potential legal issues that can call for a big financial outlay.
Pisces
Today you won’t run across any significant financial problems. Given your means, you could think about looking for jewellery or gadgets. Still, this is hardly the day for speculative business. You could buy or sell real estate; the later part of the day is good for helping a friend financially, provided you make sure the money will be returned right away. Using promoters, business owners will effectively raise money.
This article is written by, Sidhharrth S Kumaar, Registered Pharmacist, Astro Numerologist, Life & Relationship Coach, Vaastu Expert, Energy Healer, Music Therapist, and Founder of NumroVani.
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