Regulator Urges Chinese Companies to Boost Dividends, Buybacks
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China’s securities regulator is asking publicly traded companies to boost dividends to reward investors and said it will increase supervision of those that don’t pay.
China Securities Regulatory Commission said on Friday it will strengthen disclosure requirements for companies that aren’t paying dividends. It also encouraged listed firms to increase the frequency of their dividend payouts and streamline interim distribution processes.