United States

Sanctions

US Threatens Sanctions on Nations Supporting IMO Net-Zero Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The US warns of retaliation against countries backing the IMO's framework for reducing GHG emissions from the global shipping industry.

AML / KYC

Philippine SEC Proposes Tougher Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

The SEC’s draft rules introduce a seven-day reporting deadline for ownership changes and fines of up to PHP 2 million for false declarations.

Sanctions

China Sanctions Five US-based Subsidiaries of Korean Firm

By Mark Johnston | 15/10/2025

China's blacklisting of five US-based subsidiaries of Hanwha Ocean has sent a warning to third-country companies involved in the US-China industrial rivalry.

Sanctions

US, UK Target Cambodian Scam Networks with Sanctions, FinCEN Rule

By Manesh Samtani | 15/10/2025

The actions include a Section 311 rule against a money laundering concern and the largest-ever US forfeiture of bitcoin.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Philippines Senator Refiles Bill on Digital Asset Regulatory Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/10/2025

The proposed law would designate the BSP and the SEC as lead agencies for e-money and virtual assets, respectively.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Chief Retracts PHP 1.7 Trillion Market Wipeout Claim

By Editors | 14/10/2025

A presidential aide labelled the figure 'fake news', with the stock exchange clarifying the actual loss was PHP 185 billion amid a widening corruption probe.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines SEC Considers Term Limits for PSE Broker Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

The proposal aims to level the playing field with non-broker and independent directors and increase opportunities for board participation.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine Bourse to Ease Disclosure Rules to Revive IPO Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

The PSE plans to relax compliance requirements for smaller firms to address a tepid year for new listings and encourage flotations from SMEs.

Sanctions

China Further Tightens Export Controls, Announces Port Fees for US Ships

By Manesh Samtani | 13/10/2025

China announces retaliatory port fees and broadens its export controls regime as trade frictions with the US escalate.