United States

Trading & Investment

Trump-era Policies Create Fresh Opportunities for Japan’s Megabanks

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 13/01/2026

As Japanese firms scale up in the US, the three megabanks are likewise moving to deepen client-led expansion.

Structural Regulation

MAS, SGX Consult on Framework for New Global Listing Board

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

Separate consultations by MAS and SGX RegCo outline legal changes and listing rules to support US–Singapore dual listings under a proposed Global Listing Board.

Structural Regulation

Philippine SEC Expands REIT Rules to Include Infrastructure, New Structures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2026

New regulations broaden the scope of eligible assets, allow for SPV structures, and refine corporate governance rules.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Forms Expert Panel to Support Global Expansion by Mainland Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2026

New 13-member committee to advise on promoting the city's legal and financial services for Chinese enterprises going overseas.

Supervision & Enforcement

Malaysian Authorities Intensify 1MDB Asset Recovery Effort: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/01/2026

The government plans to “fast track” civil suits against financial institutions, but will remain “flexible” on settlements.

Structural Regulation

US Wins Exemption From Global Minimum Tax Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2026

The OECD has finalised a deal exempting US multinationals from its 15% tax floor, impacting tax frameworks of participating APAC jurisdictions.

Trading & Investment

SGX Rebrands Equities Arm as SGX Stock Exchange

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/01/2026

The rebranding aligns with broader regulatory and industry initiatives to enhance liquidity, attract listings and strengthen Singapore’s position as an international financial centre.

Capital Adequacy

Thai SEC Suspends KuCoin Unit Over Capital Adequacy Breach

By Mark Johnston | 06/01/2026

Thai SEC orders halt to operations after exchange’s capital ratio fell below 60 percent of minimum requirement for five consecutive days.

Structural Regulation

Sri Lanka Eases Public Holding Rules for Listings via Introduction

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/01/2026

The SEC has introduced a phased compliance timeline to provide greater flexibility for companies listing on the CSE.