United States

Enforcement

Unicat to Pay $3.88m for Violating Iran and Venezuela Sanctions

By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025

The former CEO knowingly approved exports to Iran, using offshore affiliates in the Netherlands and China to mask the transactions.

Enforcement

Philippines Launches Complaint Centre for Victims of Abusive Online Lenders

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

The SEC also revoked the licences for 401 lending and financing companies, part of a wider crackdown on illegal and predatory lending practices.

Sanctions

Australia, UK, EU and Canada Tighten Sanctions on Russia

By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2025

The allies are targeting Russia’s energy revenues and sanctions evasion, while the US resists further action.

AML / KYC

Thailand Announces Five-Year Tax Exemption for Crypto Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025

Thailand waives capital gains and VAT on crypto transactions for five years to “stimulate the digital asset economy”.

Philippines: New Rural Bank Emerges from Four-Entity Merger

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025

The BSP said Agribank has started operations, representing the combined entity following a merger of four agricultural rural banks.

ESG / Sustainability

Tensions Flare Over US Climate Stance at FSB Meeting – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2025

Disagreement over the urgency of climate-related financial risks sparked heated debate among global regulators in Madrid.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Releases First National Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/06/2025

The taxonomy provides voluntary classification standards for green and transition investments across six high-emitting sectors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand SEC Consults on Digital Asset Custodian Capital Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

The SEC is proposing to ease capital rules for digital asset custodians, while strengthening client asset safeguarding rules.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Cabinet Approves New Electronic Securities Bill

By Editors | 16/06/2025

The bill will make the entire securities trading process electronic, from recording and transferring data to collateral management.