United States

Market Abuse

US SEC Finalises Insider Trade Reporting Rules for Foreign Issuers

By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2026

Foreign private issuers with securities listed in the US face new disclosure rules for directors and officers from 18 March 2026.

Supervision & Enforcement

Philippines SEC Revamps Procedural Rules to Speed Up Case Adjudication

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

The SEC has replaced its 2016 rulebook, introducing streamlined processes and a greater emphasis on electronic case management.

Structural Regulation

Philippines Adopts Tiered Public Float Rule to Bolster Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2026

The SEC has introduced a new framework linking minimum public ownership to market capitalisation to encourage more IPOs.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines Tables Bill to Mandate Digital Payments for Government and Merchants

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/02/2026

A sweeping bill advancing in the Philippine legislature seeks to mandate digital payments for both government and merchant transactions, creating a new multi-agency oversight body.

Custody & Infrastructure

Korea's Crypto Ownership Cap Plan Triggers Industry Backlash

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

Critics warn that the proposal to cap shareholder stakes in crypto exchanges will lead to forced divestments, stifled innovation, and a retreat from global standards.

Structural Regulation

South Korea Faces Debate Over Proposed KOSDAQ Market Separation

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

A proposal to spin off the KOSDAQ market from the KRX has triggered opposition from unions and regional leaders, intensifying debate over the future structure of capital markets.

PEPs & Sanctions

Binance Facing US Probe After Reports of Iran-Linked Transactions

By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

Binance is fighting "defamatory" media reports while facing a new US Senate inquiry into its compliance and alleged ties to sanctioned entities.

Stablecoins

Bank of Korea Pushes for Bank-Only Won Stablecoin Model

By Manesh Samtani | 25/02/2026

Citing recent exchange failures and systemic risk, BOK has urged lawmakers to limit initial stablecoin issuance to licensed banks.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Updates and Retracts 'Chinese Military Companies' List

By Editors | 24/02/2026

The publication and withdrawal, twice, of an updated list naming firms like Alibaba and Baidu has created market confusion.