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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand to Expand Crypto ETF Rules, Seeks Stronger Oversight

    By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

    The Thai SEC is drafting rules for domestic funds to offer crypto basket ETFs from early next year while also pushing for a bill to expand its oversight of capital markets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Visa Pilots Stablecoins to Speed Up Business Payments

    By Editors | 03/10/2025

    The pilot allows businesses to use stablecoins for pre-funding, aiming to unlock liquidity and bypass slow, traditional banking rails.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippines SEC Proposes Hard Term Limits for Independent Directors

    By Editors | 02/10/2025

    The regulator aims to bolster corporate governance by introducing a three-year fixed term and a strict nine-year cumulative cap for independent directors.

    Sanctions

    US Hits Iran's Military Tech Supply Chain With Sanctions

    By Editors | 02/10/2025

    New measures target entities and individuals in Asia and Europe accused of supplying Iran's missile and aircraft programmes, following the snapback of UN sanctions.

    AML / KYC

    US Expands Export Blacklist to Cover Affiliates of Sanctioned Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2025

    A new rule automatically applies US export controls to entities 50% or more owned by blacklisted firms, increasing due diligence burdens.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Sri Lanka SEC Launches 10-year Roadmap to Overhaul Capital Markets

    By Mark Johnston | 01/10/2025

    Regulator unveils 12 key projects including stock exchange demutualisation and a new derivatives market to boost economic growth.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thai SEC Proposes to Widen 'Institutional Investor' Definition to Cover Crypto Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/09/2025

    Proposed amendments would also expand the definition of 'investments' to include digital tokens and indirect holdings for investor classification.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand Launches 'TouristDigiPay' Sandbox for Crypto-to-Baht Payments

    By Editors | 29/09/2025

    The SEC is accepting applications for a new programme allowing tourists to convert digital assets for spending via the Thai QR code system.

    Sanctions

    UN Sanctions on Iran Reimposed, Targeting Banking and Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2025

    "Snapback" triggered by European powers restores asset freezes and financial restrictions; China and Russia dispute the move's legality.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Philippines SEC Launches Southeast Asia's First Green Equity Guidelines

    By Mark Johnston | 29/09/2025

    New rules require listed firms to derive over 50 percent of revenue from sustainable activities to qualify.

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