National Financial Regulatory Administration, Circular on Matters Relevant to the Acquisition by Hong Kong and Macao Financial Institutions of Equity Stakes in Insurance Companies

国家金融监督管理总局关于香港、澳门金融机构入股保险公司有关事项的通知

Total asset requirement is relaxed for Hong Kong and Macao insurance company investments / CLP Reference: 3910/25.02.26 ; Issued: 2025-02-26 ; Effective: 2025-03-01

Issued: February 26, 2025
Effective: March 1, 2025
 

Main contents: Commencing on March 1, 2025, the provision requiring “total assets of not less than US$2 billion as at the end of the most recent year” shall cease to be in effect for financial institutions from Hong Kong and Macao that acquire equity stakes in insurance companies.

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