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Sanctions

US, UK Target HK, China Firms in New Iran Oil Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2025

The sanctions target multiple shipping companies in Hong Kong, China, and the Marshall Islands for facilitating Iranian oil exports.

Sanctions

UK Sanctions Kyrgyz Bank, Crypto Firms in Russia Evasion Clampdown

By Manesh Samtani | 22/08/2025

The new designations target a bank and crypto networks in Kyrgyzstan accused of helping Russia circumvent international financial restrictions.

Securities / Derivatives

PSE Amends Business Continuity Rules for Market, Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2025

The PSE has changed its market halt trigger to a value-based metric and is requiring all brokers to have "correspondent arrangements" in place.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Brokerages Set to Resume Daytime US Stock Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2025

Major securities firms will restart the service after a year-long suspension, following verification of the US-based ATS provider's system stability.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines to Tighten Independent Director Rules for Listed Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

The SEC plans new rules to cap independent director terms and ensure tenure, aiming to enhance corporate governance.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Issues New Governance Rules for Listed Company Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

The new 'Six Pillars' framework aims to strengthen director knowledge, accountability, and market confidence following concerns over corporate misconduct.

Sanctions

Vietnamese Banks Increase Scrutiny of Russian Transactions

By Mark Johnston | 19/08/2025

Banks in Vietnam are imposing stringent new documentation requirements for payments linked to Russian entities to mitigate the risk of secondary sanctions.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Proposes New Rules to Streamline Securities Exemptions

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2025

The SEC has drafted guidelines to clarify rules for exempt transactions, introducing a no-fee notice system to improve ease of doing business.

Thailand to Launch Crypto Regulatory Sandbox for Tourist Payments in Q4

By | 19/08/2025

The programme requires tourists to use SEC and BOT-licenced firms for crypto-to-baht conversion, with strict KYC checks and spending limits.