United States

Stablecoins

StanChart Warns Stablecoins Could Siphon $500b from Lenders

By Mark Johnston | 02/02/2026

Report predicts massive deposit flight by 2028 as pending US legislation paves the way for yield-bearing digital assets to compete with traditional banking models.

Trading & Investment

KRX Facing Backlash in Push for Extended Trading Hours

By Mark Johnston | 30/01/2026

The KRX plan to boost competitiveness is met with fierce opposition from its securities union, which warns of risks from inadequate market surveillance.

Structural Regulation

Philippine Plans Tech Board for PSE to Attract High-Growth Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

Regulators are developing a new listing board with more flexible rules, inspired by Nasdaq, to help technology startups access public capital.

Anti-Money Laundering

Nasdaq-Listed Firm Laundered Billions for Asian Scam Groups - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 29/01/2026

A CapitalWatch report alleges that US ad-tech firm AppLovin served as a "laundromat" for illicit funds from criminal networks in China and Cambodia.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Philippines SEC Mandates Strict 9-Year Term for Independent Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

The SEC removes extensions and sets a firm nine-year cumulative term for independent directors of listed firms to bolster board independence.

Anti-Money Laundering

Illicit Crypto Flows Reached Record $158b in 2025 - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 29/01/2026

Chinese-language escrow services processed over $100 bn, becoming a core settlement layer for cross-border illicit finance.

Tokenisation

Thailand SEC Proposes Rules for Tokenised Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2026

The SEC has issued draft principles to govern the sale and redemption of tokenised MF units, aiming to enable instantaneous transactions, enhance efficiency, and support the digital economy.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Includes Asia-Based Firms in New Iran Shadow Fleet Sanctions

By Editors | 28/01/2026

OFAC designated entities in India, the UAE and Oman as well as nine vessels for their role in transporting Iranian oil.

Trading & Investment

FIX Tackles 24-Hour US Trading Impact on Global Investors

By Editors | 28/01/2026

A new working group will address regulatory and operational hurdles for APAC firms as US exchanges move towards round-the-clock trading.