United States

    Sanctions

    US to Suspend 'Affiliates Rule' for Export Controls

    By Mark Johnston | 05/11/2025

    A one-year pause on the rule was agreed with China, though the rule technically remains in effect until a formal notice is issued.

    Philippines SEC Recommends Raising Audit Exemption Threshold

    By Mark Johnston | 04/11/2025

    The SEC wants to lift the requirement for firms with assets under PHP 3 million, citing lower costs and compliance burdens.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Philippines SEC Proposes Tighter Interest Rate Caps for Lenders

    By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

    Philippines SEC aims to curb predatory practices by expanding loan coverage and setting new ceilings on interest, fees, and penalties.

    Sanctions

    US Sanctions Human Smuggling Network Led by Indian-Mexican National

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

    OFAC sanctioned Bhardwaj Human Smuggling Organization, its leader, and 16 related companies for trafficking migrants and laundering illicit profits across multiple countries.

    Enforcement

    Singapore Seizes S$150m Linked to Cambodian Tycoon in Fraud Probe

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

    Singapore police have seized assets tied to Chen Zhi, following a global investigation into a vast money laundering and fraud network connected to forced-labour scam operations in Cambodia.

    AML / KYC

    Thailand Eyes New Digital Asset, Banking Rules Amid Scam Infiltration Probe

    By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

    Regulators confirm listed firms under scrutiny as AMLO seizes THB 350 million in assets linked to cross-border networks.

    Enforcement

    FSC Korea Reviews Bonus Clawbacks as Bank Accidents, Pay Surge

    By Mark Johnston | 02/11/2025

    South Korea's FSC rules to reclaim performance pay as accidents at top banks rise, contrasting with surging executive bonuses.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Sri Lanka to Regulate Financial Planners, Proposes ‘Portfolio for Everyone’ Initiative

    By Mark Johnston | 31/10/2025

    Regulator aims to professionalise personal financial advice and introduce a mass investment scheme via the 2026 budget.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand Proposes Major Overhaul of Provident Fund Rules

    By Editors | 29/10/2025

    The proposed rules aim to increase asset manager responsibilities for member care, investment advice, and operational transparency for retirement funds.

    Sanctions

    China, India Refiners Halt Russian Oil Buys After New US Sanctions

    By Editors | 28/10/2025

    State-owned firms in both nations are pausing seaborne crude purchases from Rosneft and Lukoil, citing compliance and sanctions risks.

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