United States

PEPs & Sanctions

US Grants India 30-Day Waiver to Import Sanctioned Russian Oil

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

US Treasury allowing Indian refiners to buy stranded Russian crude for 30 days to ease supply disruptions from Middle East tensions and stabilise global oil prices.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Global Police Operation Shuts Down LeakBase Financial Data Market

By Editors | 09/03/2026

A 14-nation effort dismantled a major online marketplace for stolen data, with Malaysian authorities seizing key servers as part of the coordinated takedown.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Moves to Impose Term Limits on PSE Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/03/2026

The regulator has approved a draft circular for public comment, citing corporate governance, while industry groups warn of negative consequences.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Investors Push Asian Funds to Ringfence Restricted Chinese Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

Geopolitical tensions and US restrictions are driving institutional clients to demand special vehicles that exclude sensitive Chinese sectors from regional investment strategies.

Clearing & Post-Trade

FIA Outlines Risks, Roadmap for 24/7 Derivatives Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 08/03/2026

FIA says clearing, payment, and operational systems must be modernised to support around-the-clock markets without introducing systemic risk.

Capital Adequacy

BIS Chief Defends Basel Committee's Role Against US Criticism

By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2026

The head of the Bank for International Settlements has countered US criticism of its rulemaking process, warning against a 'race to the bottom' on regulation.

Structural Regulation

Philippines to Reopen Online Lending Market, Slashes Rate Cap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

The SEC will end a three-year ban on new online lenders from 1 April, aiming to boost competition and enhance credit data infrastructure.

Trading & Investment

Philippines SEC Sets Out Regulatory Framework for Sukuk Issuance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2026

The new framework details requirements for Shari'ah governance, issuer registration, disclosure, and continuing obligations to develop the country's Islamic capital market.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Ontario Grants TAIFEX Clearing Exemption, Opening Market Access

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

The move allows Canadian institutions to clear certain Taiwanese exchange-traded and OTC derivatives, with the regulator citing a comparable home oversight regime.