United States

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand's SEC Authorises Digital Asset Firms to Trade Tokenised Carbon Credits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

The SEC has amended rules for digital asset operators to support national green economy goals and promote the country as a carbon trading hub.

Sanctions

US Indicts and Sanctions Chinese Chemical Firms Over Opioid Trade

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2025

A federal grand jury indicted four Chinese companies and 22 nationals. OFAC sanctioned one firm and two individuals in a coordinated action.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC to Release Revised Rules for REITs By Q4

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2025

The SEC plans to expand eligible assets, extend reinvestment periods, and simplify registration to bolster the country's capital market.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand SEC Proposes to Tighten Margin Lending Regulations

By Editors | 04/09/2025

The SEC plans new lending limits tied to broker equity, restrictions on IPO margin loans, and a ban on derivatives trades resembling loans.

Sanctions

US Sanctions Shipping Network with APAC Ties for Evading Iran Oil Rules

By Editors | 04/09/2025

OFAC has blacklisted a UAE-based businessman and his network of companies in the Marshall Islands and Liberia.

Enforcement

Thailand SEC Moves to Tighten Oversight of Audit Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2025

The SEC is seeking powers to directly supervise and penalise audit firms when their employees are involved in misconduct.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BSP Extends Moratorium on New Crypto Licences Indefinitely

By Editors | 01/09/2025

The central bank cites consumer protection and financial stability risks, continuing a freeze that was set to expire this year.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Pivots from Public CBDC to Private Stablecoins

By Editors | 01/09/2025

The central bank has no plans for a public digital baht, shifting focus to wholesale applications and a sandbox for privately-issued stablecoins.

Capital / Liquidity

Australia's Plan to Uncap Home Guarantee Scheme Prompts Mixed Reaction

By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2025

The government has removed all limits on its low-deposit mortgage guarantee scheme, but insurers and economists warn it will inflate prices and create reckless debt.