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

Structural Regulation
China Eases Rule for HK and Macau FIs Investing in Mainland Insurers
By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2025
Hong Kong and Macau FIs no longer have to meet the $2bn asset requirement to invest in mainland Chinese insurance companies.

Structural Regulation
SET Proposes Relaxed Free Float Requirements to Attract Listings
By Mark Johnston | 03/03/2025
The Stock Exchange of Thailand proposes lower free float requirements for companies with a paid-up capital over THB 10 billion.

Structural Regulation
HKMA Eyes Supply Chain Opportunities for Hong Kong
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2025
A working group has drawn up recommendations to help develop Hong Kong into a multinational supply chain management centre.

Trading & Investment
ACLEDA Becomes Intermediary for Cambodian Government Bonds
By Mark Johnston | 01/03/2025
ACLEDA Bank is the first commercial bank in Cambodia authorised to act as an intermediary for government securities.

Capital Adequacy
SBV Seeks to Delay Digital Banks, Basel III Standards
By Nithya Subramanian | 28/02/2025
The State Bank of Vietnam does not support the government’s plan to implement Basel III standards from 2026.

Structural Regulation
Indonesia Launches New Sovereign Wealth Fund
By Mark Johnston | 28/02/2025
The sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, will start with USD 20 billion but eventually grow to hold assets worth over USD 900 billion.

Payments & Settlements
AliPay Allows American Express to Link Cards to Payments App
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025
Amex members can now link their cards to the Alipay digital wallet, enabling them to make payments at merchants across the mainland.

Structural Regulation
ASIC Examines Regulatory Settings for Capital Markets
By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2025
ASIC is exploring how it can make public markets more attractive and enhance transparency in private markets.

Clearing & Post-Trade
US SEC Extends Deadlines for Treasury Clearing Rules
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025
The move comes after the industry called for more time to make the necessary preparations and operational changes.

Alternative Markets
Malaysia to Co-invest in SMEs via Crowdfunding, P2P Platforms
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025
A new fund is being established which will invest in companies via ECF and P2P platforms using a blended financing model.
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