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Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Set to Launch International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/12/2025

Authorities say that new decrees and strong interest from more than 50 institutional investors are paving the way for the launch of the IFC this month.

Sanctions

Chinese Chipmaker Sues US Government Over Blacklist Status

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

Yangtze Memory Technologies, a major flash memory maker, is challenging its inclusion on a US defence blacklist, citing reputational harm and a lack of due process.

Sanctions

US Busts Network Smuggling AI Chips to China, Hong Kong

By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2025

The case exposes significant illicit finance and export control compliance risks for firms with exposure to China and Hong Kong supply chains.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Proposes Procedural Overhaul to Speed Up Case Handling

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

The proposed changes prioritise electronic filing, limit procedural delays, and expand the regulator's powers to issue cease and desist orders.

Securities / Derivatives

Geopolitical, Cyber Risks Remain Top Threats for 2026: DTCC Survey

By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2025

The annual survey shows top concerns unchanged, while highlighting regional differences and emerging AI risks for the global financial system.

Fintech / Regtech

Philippine Regulators Partner on Retirement Savings Data Security

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/12/2025

The BSP and SEC will collaborate on data security and sharing for the country's personal retirement account system.

Securities / Derivatives

S. Korean Lawmakers Propose Measures to Strengthen KOSDAQ Market

By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

Lawmakers and industry experts call for a massive liquidity injection and structural reforms to address the junior bourse’s high volatility and low institutional participation.

Sanctions

FinCEN Fines Paxful $3.5m for "Egregious" and "Wilful" AML Failures

By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2025

The peer-to-peer crypto platform had "egregious" AML failures, enabling transactions linked to North Korea, ransomware, and terrorist financing.

Securities / Derivatives

SEC Philippines Proposes Tiered IPO Float Rules to Attract Large Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2025

The SEC has released draft rules that lower the minimum public ownership requirement for larger companies that launch IPOs.