Nasdaq Proposes to Raise the Bar for New and Existing Listings, Particularly Impacting Small Chinese IPOs

On 3 September 2025, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq) announced a series of proposed amendments to its listing initial and continued standards aimed at strengthening market integrity. These proposals are a response to increasing regulatory concerns, especially regarding thinly traded companies, as part of a broader effort to curb potential market manipulation and address risks associated with companies operating primarily in China.
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