Structural Regulation

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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