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Hong Kong Unveils Sweeping Financial Reforms to Boost Hub Status

By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2025

Chief Executive John Lee's policy address focused on digital assets, RMB internationalisation, and wealth management to reinforce Hong Kong's role as a global financial centre.

Structural Regulation

Shenzhen Scraps Home Purchase Limits to Revive Market

By Mark Johnston | 17/09/2025

The southern Chinese technology hub has removed caps on home acquisitions in most areas and eased mortgage rules, following similar moves in Beijing and Shanghai to stabilise the property sector.

Trading & Investment

SHFE Launches New Commodity Derivatives, Expands Foreign Access

By Editors | 17/09/2025

The move opens bitumen futures and three new options contracts to qualified foreign investors, while launching the world's first cultural paper derivatives.

Structural Regulation

India Considers Allowing 100% Foreign Ownership of Insurers

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

The Insurance Amendment Bill seeks to lift India’s FDI cap from 74% to 100%, alongside other changes aimed at boosting competition and protecting policyholders.

Trading & Investment

Korea Exchange Opens 4th International Office in New York

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

The new office is expected to expand the exchange's presence and attract global investors.

Structural Regulation

HKMA Revises Supervisory Guide on Visiting Finance Professionals

By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2025

HKMA extends the permissible engagement period for itinerant professionals to 45 days and consolidates rules for fund depositaries.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Simplifies Procedures for Channelling Investment Into Startups

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

Decision by the Ministry of Finance is expected to cut red tape and accelerate approvals to boost capital flows into innovative SMEs.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Surpasses Family Office Target Ahead of Schedule

By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2025

Hong Kong has attracted over 200 family offices since 2022, spurred by new tax concessions and investment schemes.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Eases Foreign Investor Access in Push for Emerging Market Status

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2025

A new government decree aims to cut listing timelines, expand foreign ownership, and align regulations with global standards to make the market more competitive.