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China has announced measures to boost investor confidence by halving the stamp duty on securities transactions and lowering the margin requirement for buying stocks to 80%. These moves by the Ministry of Finance and the China Securities Regulatory Commission aim to reinforce the country's commitment to bolstering the capital market and lifting investor confidence.
China has halved the stamp duty on stock trading in an effort to revive the struggling market and boost investor confidence. The finance ministry announced the reduction from 0.1% to invigorate the capital market, while the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is implementing measures to shore up market confidence, including slowing the pace of initial public offerings (IPOs) and regulating major shareholders' share reductions. However, some experts believe that while the policy may provide a short-term boost, its long-term impact may be limited.
Chinese authorities are reportedly planning to cut the stamp duty on domestic stock trading by up to 50% in an effort to revive the struggling stock market. The proposed cut, which would be the first since 2008, comes as China's economic recovery falters and the property market faces challenges. The move is part of a series of measures aimed at supporting the stock market, including supporting share buybacks and encouraging long-term investment. However, analysts suggest that while a cut in stamp duty may boost trading activity and repair investor confidence in the short term, its long-term impact may be limited.
Singapore has raised levies on private property purchases, including a doubling of stamp duties for foreigners to 60%, in a surprise move to cool the market. The government said the new rates would impact about 10% of private property transactions. Analysts expect the largest impact to be felt by foreign buyers of luxury properties. Policymakers are growing concerned that foreign investors increasingly see Singapore property as a hot asset class, squeezing out locals. While prices may slow for a while, the super-rich may continue to buy, keeping prices elevated.