United States

    Market Abuse

    Korea to Grant Investigative Powers to FSS, with Oversight by FSC

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2026

    The FSS will gain the right to initiate investigations into market abuse, but under the supervision of the FSC to address concerns over potential overreach.

    Trading & Investment

    Osaka Exchange Selects Technology for Derivatives Platform Overhaul

    By Editors | 05/02/2026

    The new J-GATE4.0 system, set for 2028, will use Nasdaq trading and surveillance technology to boost market integrity.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US Jails Chinese National for 'Pig Butchering' Crypto Laundering Scheme

    By Editors | 05/02/2026

    Jingliang Su was sentenced to nearly four years for laundering funds from scams run from Cambodian centres through the Bahamas using Tether.

    Sustainable Finance

    Thai SEC to Let ESG Funds Invest in High-Scoring JUMP+ Companies

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

    New SEC rules will allow ESG funds to invest in companies under the SET’s JUMP+ programme that have high levels of corporate governance, expanding sustainable investment options.

    Trading & Investment

    Singapore Equities Market Review Initiatives Show 'Initial Success'

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

    Chee Hong Tat told Parliament that early signs of a market revival are emerging, but lasting progress will require a multi-year effort and discipline.

    Trading & Investment

    Thailand Mandates Machine-Readable Portfolio Reporting for Securities Firms

    By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2026

    The regulator requires operators to provide real-time, digital access to investment data by July 2026 to support long-term planning.

    Trading & Investment

    US Pressures China on 'Undervalued' Yuan, Adds Thailand to FX Watchlist

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2026

    Semiannual report stops short of 'manipulator' label but toughens language on China and expands criteria for currency practice scrutiny.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Australia, UK, US Target Iran with Sanctions Over Protester Crackdown

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2026

    The coordinated measures impose asset freezes and travel bans on officials and entities for human rights abuses and sanctions evasion.

    Cryptocurrency

    Philippines Bans Banks From Dealing with Unregistered Crypto Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

    New rules prohibit dealings with unlicensed virtual asset service providers and restrict retail customer access to offshore platforms.

    Structural Regulation

    Vietnam Outlines Strategy for Ho Chi Minh Financial Hub

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

    The plan for Ho Chi Minh City focuses on four pillars: capital markets, trade finance, fintech, and niche financial services.

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