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Thailand Approves Digital Asset and Carbon Credit Derivatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2026

Thailand greenlights derivatives for digital assets and carbon credits, aiming to modernise markets, boost risk management, and support climate goals.

Trading & Investment

ICE Launches Futures Contract Tracking Korea Equity

By Editors | 12/02/2026

The new contract follows a similar launch by Eurex, raising potential liquidity fragmentation concerns for investors.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US Sentences Scam Centre Fugitive to 20 Years in Prison

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

Chinese national was sentenced in absentia for his role in a Cambodia-based 'pig butchering' fraud that used US shell companies to launder victim funds.

Climate Risk

ISDA Adapts NGFS Climate Scenarios for Trading Books

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

ISDA has translated NGFS short-term scenarios into market shocks but notes they are less severe than supervisory stress tests.

Structural Regulation

Philippines to Hike Lending Firm Capital 10x to Curb Predatory Practices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

The SEC also plans a new accreditation system for collection agents following reports of harassment and threats against borrowers.

Market Abuse

Hong Kong Jails Masterminds for 'Ramp-And-Dump' Securities Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

The duo used 'WeChat teachers' to promote stocks, then used naked short selling to make HKD 3.3 million in illicit profits.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Philippines Proposes Mandatory Annual Governance Training for Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

New draft rules introduce a new accreditation framework for training providers and speakers, with escalating fines for non-compliance.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Targets Chinese, Indian Firms in Iran 'Shadow Fleet' Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2026

The measures name 15 entities and 14 vessels, including shipping managers in Hong Kong, mainland China, and India, for facilitating illicit trade.

Trading & Investment

PSE Proposes Rule Changes to Boost Offshore Securities Lending

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

The proposed framework aims to align with global standards by allowing offshore collateral management to encourage greater foreign participation in the market.