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Sanctions

China Adds 18 More US Entities to Export Blacklists

By Manesh Samtani | 10/04/2025

Chinese and European leaders have agreed to work together to safeguard free trade in response to the US tariffs, most of which have been suddenly paused.

ESG / Sustainability

Thailand’s SEC Launches Special ESG Fund Guidelines

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2025

Asset managers can start applying for Thai ESGX fund approvals from 16 April 2025. The first 36 funds are expected to launch on 2 May 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

SET Bans Short-Selling, Tightens Market Control Measures

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2025

The curbs are temporary to give investors space to assess market conditions and make more informed decisions during a period of heightened uncertainty.

Sanctions

China Further Tightens Export Controls in Response to US Tariffs

By Manesh Samtani | 07/04/2025

China announced new export controls on rare earth elements and added more US entities to its export control list and “unreliable entities” list.

AML / KYC

SEC Thailand Expands Investor Product Verification Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2025

Users can independently verify whether individuals, entities, or investment products are licensed or approved by the SEC.

China Halting Approvals for US Investment by Chinese Firms

By Editors | 04/04/2025

China called on the US to “immediately cancel” its new tariffs, which S&P Global Ratings says could spill over to the banking sector.

Sanctions

OFAC Sanctions Two More Iran-Linked Circumvention Networks

By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2025

A China-based motor manufacturer and a Hong Kong-based ship operator were included in the sanctions.

Sanctions

US Sanctions China, Hong Kong Officials Over NSL Implementation

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2025

Six officials were sanctioned for engaging in “actions or policies that threaten to further erode the autonomy of Hong Kong”.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thai SEC Files Criminal Complaints Against Crypto Firms OKX and XT.COM

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/03/2025

The SEC alleges that OKX and XT.COM promoted their platforms to Thai investors without proper authorisation, in violation of the Digital Asset Act.