BEIJING—China will give foreign money managers greater access to raise funds from domestic investors as part of an awaited relaxation in securities rules that analysts say is likely to benefit larger overseas fund managers.
Guidelines released over the weekend by the securities regulator gave formal authorization for foreign firms to control 51% of a local securities joint venture, up from 49%. That cap would be removed in three years, allowing 100% control. The changes, effective immediately, make good on a promise Beijing announced in November last year.