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Sanctions
US Sanctions Myanmar’s KNA and its Leader Over Cyber Scams
By Nithya Subramanian | 07/05/2025
The sanctions were imposed for the harm KNA and its leaders caused to US citizens through cyber scam operations.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Redefines Private Funds as Institutional Investors
By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025
Private funds are recognised as institutional investors without a requirement to “look through” to the qualifications of the underlying investors.
ESG / Sustainability
Colombo Stock Exchange Launches GSS+ Bonds Framework
By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025
The framework includes green, blue, social, sustainability, and other related instruments, such as sustainability-linked bonds.
Securities / Derivatives
Philippines to End A/B Classification of Listed Company Shares
By Editors | 03/05/2025
Industry says phasing out the A/B share classification structure will make it simpler for investors and improve liquidity, while removing a source of arbitrage
AML / KYC
FinCEN Moves to Cut Off Cambodia’s Huione Group from US Financial System
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2025
FinCEN said Huione Group laundered over $4 billion in illicit funds linked to North Korean cyber heists and cryptocurrency scams across Southeast Asia.
Taiwan to Enforce Declaration of Origin for US-Bound Goods
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2025
Taiwan will require all US-bound exports to carry a signed declaration of origin starting 7 May to prevent Chinese goods from being routed through Taiwan to evade US tariffs.
Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Chinese Companies for Chemical Shipments to Iran
By Manesh Samtani | 30/04/2025
Five China-based companies were sanctioned over shipments of ballistic missile propellant ingredients for use by Iran’s IRGC.
Big Picture
FBI Identifies Hong Kong as Top Destination for Fraudulent Wire Transfers
By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2025
Other top international destinations for fraudulent wire transactions in 2024 included Vietnam, Philippines, India and China.
Fintech / Regtech
US Criticises Indonesia Over QR Code Payment System
By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2025
USTR says US companies were not adequately informed about or invited to share views on QRIS policy-making.
Fintech / Regtech
Sri Lanka to Adopt XBRL for Reporting by Listed Companies
By Editors | 26/04/2025
The Colombo Stock Exchange said it will adopt a phased approach for implementation, starting with interim financial statements in early 2026.
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