United States

    Structural Regulation

    US Wins Exemption From Global Minimum Tax Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2026

    The OECD has finalised a deal exempting US multinationals from its 15% tax floor, impacting tax frameworks of participating APAC jurisdictions.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX Rebrands Equities Arm as SGX Stock Exchange

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/01/2026

    The rebranding aligns with broader regulatory and industry initiatives to enhance liquidity, attract listings and strengthen Singapore’s position as an international financial centre.

    Capital Adequacy

    Thai SEC Suspends KuCoin Unit Over Capital Adequacy Breach

    By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

    Thai SEC orders halt to operations after exchange’s capital ratio fell below 60 percent of minimum requirement for five consecutive days.

    Structural Regulation

    Sri Lanka Eases Public Holding Rules for Listings via Introduction

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

    The SEC has introduced a phased compliance timeline to provide greater flexibility for companies listing on the CSE.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Targets China, Hong Kong Firms in Venezuela Sanctions

    By Editors | 02/01/2026

    Four companies with registered addresses in mainland China and Hong Kong have been designated for operating in Venezuela’s oil sector.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Thailand: BOT, AMLO Tighten Scrutiny on Gold Trading Amid Baht Pressure

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/12/2025

    A new task force will target UBOs and suspicious online activity to curb money laundering risks and currency strength.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India Arrests Former Coinbase Employee Over May Hacking Incident

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

    Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the arrest by Indian police following a May security incident where hackers bribed overseas support staff.

    KYC & CDD

    Thailand Tightens Scrutiny on Inbound Foreign Currency Transactions

    By Mark Johnston | 29/12/2025

    The central bank is increasing documentation requirements for resident transactions over USD 200,000 to curb baht appreciation.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    China Sanctions US Defence Firms Over Taiwan Arms Deal

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The measures, targeting firms and executives over a record Taiwan arms sale, create new compliance obligations for all organisations in China.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Thai Regulators Launch Coordinated Sandbox for Capital Market Innovations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    The BOT and SEC will jointly oversee testing for new services combining programmable payments with capital markets.

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