China's Securities Regulator says although capital markets are improving, there's still complex and intertwined risks to face

China's Securities Regulator acknowledges improvements in capital markets but highlights ongoing complex risks, indicating a cautious outlook while pledging to enhance M&A activities and oversight.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 16 Jan 2026, 07:57 UTCOn the live feed at 07:37 UTC, 20 minutes before this page

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Pledges to boost M&A activity and improve end-to-end oversight.

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This suggests a regulatory environment aiming to stabilise and stimulate market activity, which could attract investment but also reflects the need for vigilance against potential disruptions. The focus on M&A could imply opportunities for corporate restructuring in the current climate.

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