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Cryptocurrency

Philippines Senator Refiles Bill on Digital Asset Regulatory Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

The proposed law would designate the BSP and the SEC as lead agencies for e-money and virtual assets, respectively.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Philippine SEC Chief Retracts PHP 1.7 Trillion Market Wipeout Claim

By Editors | 14/10/2025

A presidential aide labelled the figure 'fake news', with the stock exchange clarifying the actual loss was PHP 185 billion amid a widening corruption probe.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Considers Term Limits for PSE Broker Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

The proposal aims to level the playing field with non-broker and independent directors and increase opportunities for board participation.

Structural Regulation

Philippine Bourse to Ease Disclosure Rules to Revive IPO Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

The PSE plans to relax compliance requirements for smaller firms to address a tepid year for new listings and encourage flotations from SMEs.

Structural Regulation

China Further Tightens Export Controls, Announces Port Fees for US Ships

By Manesh Samtani | 13/10/2025

China announces retaliatory port fees and broadens its export controls regime as trade frictions with the US escalate.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Hits China, India, UAE, HK Firms in New Iran Sanctions Wave

By Manesh Samtani | 10/10/2025

Treasury and State Departments target nearly 100 entities, including a Chinese refinery, major Indian petrochemical buyers and Hong Kong shell companies.

Structural Regulation

Sri Lanka SEC Rolls Out New Unit Trust Categorisation Framework

By Mark Johnston | 10/10/2025

The move aims to standardise fund classification across the industry in line with IOSCO guidelines.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Philippine SEC Chief Blames Corruption for PHP 1.7 Trillion Market Wipeout

By Editors | 09/10/2025

SEC Chair says a 'crisis of confidence' is hitting the market, as the AMLC freezes billions in assets linked to the ongoing probe.

Anti-Money Laundering

Bangladesh Banks Directed to Engage Global Firms for Asset Recovery

By Mark Johnston | 08/10/2025

Lenders in Bangladesh must partner with international experts to repatriate funds allegedly laundered by high-profile individuals and business groups.