United States

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Sets New Rules for Firms Resuming US Stock Daytime Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/09/2025

    Financial regulators have imposed stricter operational and investor protection measures on securities firms following a major system failure that halted the service last year.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Thai Government, Banks Partner to Tackle Economic Headwinds

    By Mark Johnston | 25/09/2025

    Thailand's new government and its financial sector align on a 'Quick Big Win' strategy to confront structural economic issues.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BIS Study Calls for "Nuanced" Approach to HFT Regulation

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/09/2025

    BIS working paper finds high-frequency trading has a dual impact, increasing risk for some stocks while improving liquidity for others.

    AML / KYC

    Thailand SEC Leads Crackdown on Crypto Mule Accounts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/09/2025

    The crackdown, in coordination with BOT, AMLO and CCIB, includes closer monitoring of crypto exchanges and faster information-sharing to block illicit transfers.

    AML / KYC

    US Experts Urge Congress to Sanction Hong Kong Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

    Congressional roundtable hears calls to target Hong Kong's alleged role as a hub for sanctions evasion for China, Russia and Iran.

    Securities / Derivatives

    APAC Retail Demand a Key Driver for Extended Trading, Says WFE

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

    The WFE highlights demand from Asia-Pacific investors in its analysis of the push for 24-hour trading, but warns of significant liquidity and post-trade challenges.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US Advances Stablecoin Rules, Seeks Input on Foreign Issuers

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

    A formal request for comment on the GENIUS Act has been issued, with specific questions on how to treat foreign firms and comparable regulatory regimes.

    Indonesia Mulls Central Bank Overhaul, Stoking Independence Fears

    By Mark Johnston | 21/09/2025

    Proposed law would expand Bank Indonesia’s growth mandate and grant parliament powers to dismiss board members.s, rattling financial markets.

    Enforcement

    China Lifts Exit Ban on Wells Fargo Banker After US Talks

    By Editors | 21/09/2025

    Chenyue Mao, a Chinese-born US citizen, was placed under an exit ban earlier this year during a business trip to China.

    Enforcement

    US Regulator Fines Korea's Shinhan Securities for NYMEX Wash Trades

    By Editors | 19/09/2025

    The Korean firm will pay a USD 212,500 penalty for executing trades that negated market risk, receiving a reduced fine for cooperation.

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