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Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia FIU Flags Stablecoin Risk, Cites Shift from Bitcoin for Illicit Use

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

The FIU hosted international experts to discuss regulatory gaps and prepare for its upcoming FATF mutual evaluation review.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Stock Exchange Proposes 'One Share, One Lot' Rule Change

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

Proposals aim to make investing more accessible, standardise lots to one share, and remove the odd lot market ahead of a 2026 system upgrade.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Consult on Lot Size Reform, Cautious on 24-Hour Trading

By Editors | 17/12/2025

HKEX plans to simplify its complex lot size system while weighing the significant operational challenges of extending trading hours

AML / KYC

Malaysia Secures Return of Artworks Linked to 1MDB Scandal

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/12/2025

The recovery of high-value artworks from the US underscores Malaysia’s continued cooperation with foreign authorities to reclaim assets tied to 1MDB.

Trending

Bank of Korea to Accept Loan Assets as Emergency Collateral

By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2025

New facility aims to bolster liquidity backstops amid rising digital banking risks, expanding collateral beyond marketable securities.

Securities / Derivatives

Nasdaq Seeks Approval for 23/5 Trading to Meet Global Demand

By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2025

Proposal for 23-hour weekday trading aims to meet international investor demand but has raised concerns over liquidity and market volatility.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippines SEC Imposes Tighter Interest Rate Caps on Small Consumer Loans

By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2025

The SEC has lowered interest ceilings and introduced total cost caps to protect vulnerable borrowers from predatory lending.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US Court Sentences Crypto Founder Do Kwon to 15 Years in Prison

By Manesh Samtani | 13/12/2025

The South Korean national faces separate charges in his home country, with a potential prison transfer after serving half his US term.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Set to Launch International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/12/2025

Authorities say that new decrees and strong interest from more than 50 institutional investors are paving the way for the launch of the IFC this month.