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PEPs & Sanctions
MAS Clarifies Sanctions Scope After Russia-Linked Stablecoin Appears at Conference
By Manesh Samtani | 08/10/2025
The issuer of A7A5, owned by a sanctioned Moldovan fugitive banker and Russia’s state-owned Promsvyazbank, was featured as a sponsor at Token2049.
Structural Regulation
Thailand Unveils 'Quick Win' Reforms to Revitalise Stock Market
By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025
Regulators will streamline IPO rules, fast-track a new savings scheme, and boost enforcement to combat underperformance and attract foreign investment.
Sustainable Finance
Philippines Grants First Green Equity Label to Maynilad Ahead of IPO
By Mark Johnston | 06/10/2025
Water utility Maynilad has become the first recipient of the Philippines' new Green Equity label under a pioneering regional framework.
Structural Regulation
Philippines SEC to Fast Track Capital Raising for Agribusiness
By Mark Johnston | 06/10/2025
The new SEC FARMS programme aims to streamline securities registration and allows agribusinesses to raise up to PHP 500 million per project.
Cryptocurrency
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.
Stablecoins
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.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
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.
PEPs & 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.
PEPs & Sanctions
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.
Structural Regulation
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.
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