United States

    Capital / Liquidity

    US Presses Malaysia to Lift Foreign Ownership Caps in Banking Sector

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/07/2025

    Analysts believe regional players such as China and Singapore are more likely to drive real investment activity than the US.

    Market Infrastructure

    LSEG Explores 24-Hour Trading, Prompting Debate in Hong Kong

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

    The move is a response to rising demand from retail investors and follows similar initiatives by US exchanges, prompting debate in other financial centres.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thailand SEC Proposes Broader Auditor Oversight for Digital Asset Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

    The SEC seeks to apply consistent auditing standards to all digital asset firms holding client assets beyond exchanges and brokers.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    SEC Thailand Consults on New Rules for ICO Portals

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

    Thailand's SEC proposes removing the three-month re-test rule for investors but plans to introduce mandatory, biennial suitability assessments for initial coin offerings.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Thailand Proposes Expanding ESG Fund Universe to Include REITs, Infra Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

    The SEC has launched a consultation to allow Thailand ESG Funds to invest in highly-rated real estate and infrastructure trusts.

    Market Infrastructure

    Microsoft Battles Global Attacks Affecting SharePoint Vulnerability

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

    The vulnerability has compromised government agencies and businesses worldwide and prompting urgent warnings from cybersecurity authorities.

    ESG / Sustainability

    UK, Philippines Launch Coalition to Boost Emerging Market Finance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

    The coalition will develop a toolkit to guide financial institutions and investors in channelling capital towards climate and development projects in emerging markets.

    AML / KYC

    1MDB Fugitive Jho Low Allegedly in Shanghai Using Forged Australian Passport

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/07/2025

    Investigative journalists claim the fugitive financier is living in a luxury mansion and working for entities linked to the Chinese government.

    Fintech / Regtech

    US Signs GENIUS Act Into Law, Setting Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/07/2025

    The GENIUS Act creates a potential pathway for issuers from other jurisdictions to access the US market if their local regulations are deemed equivalent.

    Market Infrastructure

    G20 Backs Central Bank Independence, Agrees Path on NBFI Risk and Tax

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/07/2025

    In a rare show of unity, G20 finance ministers issued their first joint communiqué since October 2024, stressing central bank independence.

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