Using a comprehensive sample of reverse merger (RM) transactions, we examine the effects of China's IPO regulations on the prices and returns of its publicly listed stocks. During 2007-2015, unlisted Chinese firms paid an average of 3 to 4 Billion RMB for each listed shell, an amount exceeding...

This study documents the pervasive effect of IPO restrictions on Chinese equity markets. From 2007-2018, unlisted firms paid an average of $562M USD to listed firms for their shell value in reverse merger transactions. This large “shadow price” for public-listing explains many unusual...

Listing by companies from one country on the stock market of another country is a device often used both to raise capital in, and to increase bonding with, the target country. This book examines the listing by Chinese companies on the Hong Kong stock market. It discusses the extent of the...

This paper studies estimation in linear dynamic panel data models with multiple interactive effects when both N and T are large. We derive the bias term in an order p dynamic panel data model and the limiting distribution of the estimator. Simulation results show good finite sample properties of...

1. Introduction -- 2. Theoretical foundations -- 3. Stock market development in China and Hong Kong -- 4. Weak and strong stock markets a comparison of securities regulation and enforcement between China and Hong Kong -- 5. Chinese cross-listings in Hong Kong procedures and requirements -- 6....