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Ant Group May Delay Acquisition Deadline Amid Regulatory Approvals

Bright Smart Securities states Ant Group could extend its November 25 deadline due to pending regulatory approvals from Hong Kong’s SFC and China’s NDRC.

Summary

Bright Smart Securities announced that Ant Group may extend its November 25, 2025 deadline for a pending transaction. The extension would accommodate regulatory approvals still awaited from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission and China’s National Development and Reform Commission, which might not be secured in time.

Terms & Concepts
  • Securities and Futures Commission (SFC): Hong Kong’s financial regulator overseeing securities and futures markets.
  • National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC): China’s economic planning agency, responsible for guiding national investment and development policies.