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PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Indian Nationals and Online Pharmacy Over Fentanyl Trafficking

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/09/2025

The sanctions highlight the growing role of illegal online pharmacies in fueling the US fentanyl crisis, with Indian suppliers accused of working with traffickers to distribute counterfeit drugs.

Trading & Investment

Thailand's SET to Launch First Leveraged and Inverse ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/09/2025

The launch of Thailand’s first L&I ETFs, enabled by SEC rules introduced in March, aims to broaden investment options and strengthen the depth of the local capital market.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines Widens Asset Freeze in Deepening Flood Control Scandal

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2025

The AMLC has been asked to freeze billions of pesos in air and land assets as the probe expands to include more money laundering and corruption allegations.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippine SEC Backs Easing of Bank Secrecy Law

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2025

The SEC says reforms are a necessary measure to strengthen its enforcement powers against financial crimes and fraud.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Eases Securities Rules on Shelf Registration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/09/2025

The SEC has extended the validity of shelf registrations from three to five years and streamlined filing requirements to boost capital market activity.

Trading & Investment

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

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.

Trading & Investment

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.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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.