Shanghai Stock Exchange

SSE Market Survey: 1,778 Responses, 200+ Suggestions on Transparency

The Shanghai Stock Exchange conducted a 14-day market survey targeting over 2,400 listed companies, bond issuers, institutional investors, securities firms, and securities service institutions across information disclosure, rule transparency, business processing, and product services. The survey collected 1,778 valid responses containing more than 200 targeted suggestions on operational procedures, process optimization, and service upgrading. SSE organized in-depth assessments across all business lines and introduced multiple targeted measures to ensure every suggestion receives proper follow-up and resolution through dedicated channels.

SSE Main Board Theme Week Launched for New Growth Drivers

The Shanghai Stock Exchange Main Board officially launched its 'Theme Week of Cultivating New Growth Drivers' performance briefing series on March 30, 2026. Five major listed companies—China Yangtze Power, Jiangdu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, Wanhua Chemical, TBEA, and Sany Heavy Industry—will showcase their efforts in scientific and technological innovation, intelligent manufacturing upgrades, and industrial chain collaboration over the following month. Special events titled 'Everlasting Foundation' and 'New Quality Leadership' will feature company leadership including Board Chairmen, General Managers, CFOs, and Independent Directors interpreting operating performance and addressing investor concerns.

SSE Releases 2026 Practical Initiatives

The Shanghai Stock Exchange released its List of Practical Initiatives for 2026 containing 10 measures across five areas including disclosure optimization, supervision and corporate governance improvements, product innovation, market services, and fee reductions. The exchange plans to cut approximately RMB 1.113 billion in fees in 2026. Key initiatives include updating ESG disclosure evaluation criteria, expanding mobile voting services for shareholders, improving the Fixed Income+ multi-asset index system, and enhancing information accessibility through website updates.

Margin Requirement Raised from 80% to 100%

The Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing Stock Exchanges, upon CSRC approval, have raised the minimum margin ratio for leveraged securities purchases from 80% to 100%. The adjustment applies only to newly opened margin trading contracts, with existing contracts and roll-overs grandfathered under prior rules. The policy aims to moderately reduce market leverage following a period of active margin trading growth.

52 SSE Publicly Offered REITs Release 2025 Annual Reports

The Shanghai Stock Exchange announced that all 52 publicly offered REITs listed on the SSE completed disclosure of their 2025 annual reports as of March 31, 2026. The 52 products collectively achieved total revenue of RMB 14.5 billion, up 71% year-on-year, and distributable amount of RMB 8.8 billion, up 42% year-on-year. The consumer sector achieved 98% average occupancy rate, affordable rental housing maintained 95% occupancy, and energy sector recorded 4 billion kWh of settled electricity with 106% revenue achievement rate.

Trading Rules Expanded to A-shares and ETFs, Price Limits for Risk-Warning Stocks Raised

The Shanghai Stock Exchange is soliciting public comments on revised Trading Rules that would expand after-hours fixed-price trading from STAR Market stocks to all A-shares and exchange traded funds (ETFs), adjust fund closing auction from continuous to call auction, and raise the price limit ratio for Main Board risk-warning stocks from 5% to 10%. The consultation closes April 20, 2026.