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Trading & Investment

Singapore Equities Market Review Initiatives Show 'Initial Success'

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

Chee Hong Tat told Parliament that early signs of a market revival are emerging, but lasting progress will require a multi-year effort and discipline.

Trading & Investment

Thailand Mandates Machine-Readable Portfolio Reporting for Securities Firms

By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2026

The regulator requires operators to provide real-time, digital access to investment data by July 2026 to support long-term planning.

Trading & Investment

US Pressures China on 'Undervalued' Yuan, Adds Thailand to FX Watchlist

By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2026

Semiannual report stops short of 'manipulator' label but toughens language on China and expands criteria for currency practice scrutiny.

PEPs & Sanctions

Australia, UK, US Target Iran with Sanctions Over Protester Crackdown

By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2026

The coordinated measures impose asset freezes and travel bans on officials and entities for human rights abuses and sanctions evasion.

Cryptocurrency

Philippines Bans Banks From Dealing with Unregistered Crypto Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/02/2026

New rules prohibit dealings with unlicensed virtual asset service providers and restrict retail customer access to offshore platforms.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Outlines Strategy for Ho Chi Minh Financial Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

The plan for Ho Chi Minh City focuses on four pillars: capital markets, trade finance, fintech, and niche financial services.

AI Risk & Governance

US, China Lead New Benchmark on Artificial Intelligence in Finance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/02/2026

A new global index finds leaders excel in deployment readiness and market connectivity, with Hong Kong ranked as a top hub.

Stablecoins

StanChart Warns Stablecoins Could Siphon $500b from Lenders

By Mark Johnston | 02/02/2026

Report predicts massive deposit flight by 2028 as pending US legislation paves the way for yield-bearing digital assets to compete with traditional banking models.

Trading & Investment

KRX Facing Backlash in Push for Extended Trading Hours

By Mark Johnston | 30/01/2026

The KRX plan to boost competitiveness is met with fierce opposition from its securities union, which warns of risks from inadequate market surveillance.