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Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.

Payments & Settlements
Thailand and China Deepen Payment Ties with PromptPay-Alipay Link
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025
The partnership, guided by the BOT, will allow Chinese tourists to pay at millions of Thai merchants using Alipay.

Structural Regulation
Japan's New Government to Unveil Financial Sector Strategy by Year-End
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2025
New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration will develop a 'Regional Financial Power Enhancement Plan' and a broader strategy to boost Japan's asset management appeal.

Structural Regulation
SEBI Proposes Measures to Reduce Compliance Burden for Debt Issuers
By Nithya Subramanian | 29/10/2025
SEBI proposes easing compliance rules and aligning norms for debt-listed firms with those for equity companies.

Trading & Investment
SEBI Proposes Incentives to Boost Participation in Debt Issues
By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025
SEBI has proposed allowing issuers to offer higher coupon rates or discounts on public debt offerings to select investor groups, including senior citizens, women and armed forces personnel.

Trading & Investment
Shenzhen Unveils 2025-2027 Tech Industry M&A Plan
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025
The plan aims to attract institutional capital and deepen Hong Kong links to boost listed company market capitalisation to CNY 20 trillion.

Clearing & Post-Trade
India’s IFSCA Consults on Dematerialisation of GIFT City Securities
By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025
All IFSC entities should shift securities to GIFT City depositories by March 2026 to boost regulatory consistency and integrity.

Structural Regulation
Hong Kong, Québec Sign Pact to Ease Cross-Border Fund Management
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2025
The agreement adds Québec to Hong Kong’s list of acceptable inspection regimes, simplifying market access for its asset managers.

Structural Regulation
India Weighs Raising Foreign Investment Cap in State-run Banks
By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025
Raising the foreign investment cap in public-sector banks to 49% aims to attract overseas capital and narrow the gap with private lenders.

Structural Regulation
China Overhauls QFII Rules to Fast-Track Foreign Investor Access
By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2025
Regulators are launching a two-year plan to streamline approvals, expand investment scope, and attract more long-term capital.

Trading & Investment
SEBI Eases Rules for Transfer of Portfolio Management Businesses
By Nithya Subramanian | 28/10/2025
SEBI has introduced a new framework allowing portfolio managers to transfer their PMS business, streamlining compliance and improving operational flexibility.
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