United States

    Trading & Investment

    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.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    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.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    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.

    PEPs & 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.

    Structural Regulation

    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.

    Cryptocurrency

    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.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Vietnam Police Charge Hahalolo Founder in Crypto Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/08/2025

    Nguyen Van Ha has been accused of masterminding the PaynetCoin scheme that allegedly defrauded thousands of investors in Vietnam and abroad.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Sanctions Russian Crypto Firm with Central Asia Links

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/08/2025

    The sanctions target Garantex and successor Grinex for ransomware links, with enforcement actions spanning from Europe to Asia.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Malaysia Has Recovered Over $7 Billion in 1MDB-Linked Funds

    By Editors | 15/08/2025

    The government has clawed back billions from settlements with firms like Goldman Sachs, the country's finance ministry has confirmed.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    US SEC Seeks India’s Help to Serve Summons in Adani Fraud Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/08/2025

    The US SEC has asked India to help serve legal notices to Gautam and Sagar Adani over alleged bribery linked to a USD 750 million green bond issue.

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