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Chinese Stock Exchanges Raise Minimum Margin Requirement for Financing

Regulatory measures have been tightened in the Chinese stock market, with an increase in the minimum...
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  • Impact Level
    Medium
  • Scope Level
    National
  • Last Update
    2026-01-14
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Positive Impacts (1)
Chinese Sovereign Bonds
Negative Impacts (8)
ChiNext / STAR Market Growth Indices
Chinese Brokerage Firms (e.g., CITIC Securities, Haitong, GF)
CSI 300 Index
Shanghai Composite Index
Chinese Banking Sector
Hong Kong Hang Seng Index
Total impacts: 9 | Positive: 1 | Negative: 8
Event Overview

Regulatory measures have been tightened in the Chinese stock market, with an increase in the minimum margin requirement for financing. This adjustment aims to mitigate financial risk and promote more prudent investment behavior.

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China Increases Minimum Margin Requirement for Stock Financing
2026-01-14 12:45

On January 14, 2026, the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing stock exchanges, with approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission, increased the minimum margin requirement for financing purchases from 80% to 100%.

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