On April 16, the reporter learned exclusively from brokerage sources that some local securities regulatory bureaus require IPO counseling companies to sign a “Pledge to Improve the Quality of Applications for Companies to be Listed”. The Securities Regulatory Authority requires IPOs to counsel companies to promise — ensure that information disclosure is true and accurate; establish a correct “view of listing” and not blindly seek listing or excessive financing for the purpose of “making money”; enhance their sense of integrity, self-discipline and the rule of law, and accept internal control audits in accordance with regulations; and cooperate with intermediaries and supervision to carry out work, etc. The Securities Times reporter noticed that since March of this year, the Securities Regulatory Commission has taken more measures and tightened the responsibilities of all parties in the issuance supervision chain. Among them, it is clear that the Securities Regulatory Bureau should play a good role as a “bridgehead”, firmly carry out the duties of guidance, supervision and on-site inspection, and promote organic linkage of issuance supervision lines. (Securities Times)