United States

Resolution & Recovery

Regulators Favour Indirect Public Backstops for Bank Resolution: BIS Paper

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/08/2025

A new BIS paper shows a move towards temporary public loans to resolution funds, which are then recouped from the financial industry to protect taxpayers.

Reporting & Disclosures

Philippines SEC Proposes Roadmap for ISSB-Aligned Sustainability Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 02/08/2025

The SEC has proposed a phased timeline for adopting ISSB-aligned standards, including bringing large non-listed companies into scope from 2029.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Philippines SEC Files Criminal Charges Against Easypeso Operators

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

The SEC filed charges against 173 employees of the operator, saying they violated consumer protection, data privacy and cybercrime laws through abusive debt collection tactics.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Sanctions Hong Kong, Taiwan, China Firms for Supporting Iran

By Manesh Samtani | 01/08/2025

Four entities in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China are among those targeted for allegedly procuring technology for Iran’s military drone programme.

Cryptocurrency

US Releases Crypto Policy Roadmap to Reclaim Global Leadership

By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2025

The report names Japan and Singapore among the key competitor markets, calls for a revisit of the BCBS crypto standards, and signals an intent to extend the reach of US AML rules.

Market Risk

APAC Regulators Urge Timely FRTB Implementation in Europe, US

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 31/07/2025

Regulators in Asia worry about the harm divergent implementation timetables cause to their banks.

PEPs & Sanctions

OFAC Announces Biggest Iran Sanctions Package Since 2018

By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2025

The action designates over 50 entities, including targets in Singapore, Hong Kong, and India, linked to a network accused of transporting Iranian and Russian oil.

Trading & Investment

Morgan Stanley Becomes First US Firm to Issue Panda Bond

By Manesh Samtani | 30/07/2025

Morgan Stanley is the first US-headquartered firm to tap China's onshore bond market, amid a surge in foreign issuance driven by low borrowing costs.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Slashes Fees, Streamlines Approvals to Boost Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

The SEC aims to increase market participation by cutting registration fees by 30 percent and enforcing a strict 45-day review timeline.