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    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions North Korea IT Worker Network in Vietnam and Laos

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2026

    The action targets facilitators using cryptocurrency to launder funds, heightening secondary sanctions and due diligence risks for financial institutions in Southeast Asia.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    US Treasury Recognises Legitimate Use of Crypto Mixers, Seeks New Powers

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    A key report signals a nuanced US stance on privacy tools while proposing a "hold law" to freeze suspicious digital assets.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Thailand Freezes 10,000 Crypto Accounts in AML Crackdown

    By Editors | 12/03/2026

    The action follows the rollout of a new ‘Speed Bump’ protocol and stricter KYC checks designed to disrupt illicit fund flows.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Thailand Seeks Interpol Red Notice in Major Crypto Fraud Case

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

    Authorities are pursuing a fugitive businessman accused of a cryptocurrency scheme with initial losses estimated at over THB 76 million.

    Structural Regulation

    Philippines SEC Relaxes Rules for Early Stockholder Meetings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

    The SEC has replaced the prior approval requirement with a 32-day notice period for listed companies scheduling early meetings.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Fed Lifts Enforcement Actions Against ICBC and StanChart

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/03/2026

    The Fed has terminated long-standing orders related to sanctions compliance, internal controls, and unauthorised data disclosure at the two major banks.

    Market Abuse

    US Lawmakers Probe Alleged Manipulation of US-Listed Chinese Stocks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

    A House Select Committee is investigating Wall Street underwriters over their alleged roles in bringing Chinese companies linked to stock manipulation schemes to US markets.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    US Treasury Reports Flag Evolving Threats Emanating from APAC

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2026

    New assessments detail sophisticated North Korean schemes, the dominance of Chinese money laundering networks, and industrial-scale fraud syndicates in Southeast Asia.

    KYC & CDD

    Pakistan Launches Digital Registry to Identify Company UBOs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

    The new platform strengthens corporate transparency, AML oversight and regulatory monitoring of company ownership structures, aligning with international standards.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    Philippines SEC Launches ISSB-Aligned Capacity-building Programme

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/03/2026

    The SEC has started a year-long programme to help companies transition to new sustainability reporting requirements.

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