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    Structural Regulation

    Philippine Plans Tech Board for PSE to Attract High-Growth Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

    Regulators are developing a new listing board with more flexible rules, inspired by Nasdaq, to help technology startups access public capital.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Nasdaq-Listed Firm Laundered Billions for Asian Scam Groups - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/01/2026

    A CapitalWatch report alleges that US ad-tech firm AppLovin served as a "laundromat" for illicit funds from criminal networks in China and Cambodia.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Philippines SEC Mandates Strict 9-Year Term for Independent Directors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/01/2026

    The SEC removes extensions and sets a firm nine-year cumulative term for independent directors of listed firms to bolster board independence.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Illicit Crypto Flows Reached Record $158b in 2025 - Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/01/2026

    Chinese-language escrow services processed over $100 bn, becoming a core settlement layer for cross-border illicit finance.

    Tokenisation

    Thailand SEC Proposes Rules for Tokenised Mutual Funds

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2026

    The SEC has issued draft principles to govern the sale and redemption of tokenised MF units, aiming to enable instantaneous transactions, enhance efficiency, and support the digital economy.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Includes Asia-Based Firms in New Iran Shadow Fleet Sanctions

    By Editors | 28/01/2026

    OFAC designated entities in India, the UAE and Oman as well as nine vessels for their role in transporting Iranian oil.

    Trading & Investment

    FIX Tackles 24-Hour US Trading Impact on Global Investors

    By Editors | 28/01/2026

    A new working group will address regulatory and operational hurdles for APAC firms as US exchanges move towards round-the-clock trading.

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    US SEC Moves to Serve Summons on Adani Bypassing Indian Authorities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026

    The SEC has sought court approval to directly serve legal summons on Gautam and Sagar Adani, amid allegations linked to a cross-border corruption probe.

    Stablecoins

    Vietnam Tests Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments in New Regulatory Sandbox

    By Editors | 27/01/2026

    Payment firm 9Pay is piloting stablecoin and QR-based solutions for foreign users under the new Vietnam International Financial Centers framework.

    Structural Regulation

    US Signals Potential Tariff Rollbacks After India Reduces Russian Oil Imports

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/01/2026

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls the tariff a “huge success” in curbing imports, while criticising European allies’ approach.

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